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Feasibility of a noninvasive heart failure telemonitoring system: A mixed methods study
Teemu Ekola1,2, Vesa Virtanen3, Tuomas H Koskela1,2
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland.
Digital Health
|September 18, 2024
Summary
This pilot study found that a noninvasive telemonitoring system for heart failure patients is feasible and easy to use, enhancing self-care and safety. However, technical issues and increased nurse workload were identified as potential barriers.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Digital Health
- Nursing Informatics
Background:
- Heart failure management requires continuous patient monitoring.
- Telemonitoring offers a potential solution for remote patient care.
- Assessing the feasibility of new telemonitoring systems is crucial for adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility of a noninvasive telemonitoring system for heart failure patients.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to telemonitoring from patient and nurse perspectives.
- To inform future development of heart failure telemonitoring.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional observational study with mixed methods design.
- Quantitative data collected via patient questionnaires (n=29).
- Qualitative data from patient/nurse questionnaires and focus group interviews (n=8 patients, n=8 nurses).
Main Results:
- Telemonitoring system is easy to use, supports self-care, and enhances patient safety.
- System's chat function improved communication; reliability was high despite technical issues.
- Identified barriers include technical challenges, increased nurse workload, and patient engagement.
Conclusions:
- The noninvasive heart failure telemonitoring system is feasible in a pilot setting.
- Facilitators and barriers identified require consideration for future system development.
- Telemonitoring shows promise for improving heart failure care delivery.
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