[The first data of the TeleCuore project]

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Digital Health
• Health Services Research

Context:

• Heart failure management presents significant challenges in patient monitoring and timely intervention.
• Telemedicine offers a novel solution for continuous patient oversight and support.
• The TeleCuore pilot project was implemented at the Piacenza Hospital's Cardiology Department.

Purpose:

• To describe the organizational model of the TeleCuore telemedicine project.
• To evaluate the clinical impact and patient satisfaction of telemedicine in heart failure care.
• To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of remote patient monitoring for heart failure.

Summary:

• The TeleCuore project utilized the AdiLife platform for multiparametric monitoring of heart failure patients by a multidisciplinary team.
• Early detection of instability in 56.2% of cases allowed for outpatient management, with only 15.6% requiring hospitalization.
• Guideline-recommended therapies increased, and patient questionnaires indicated positive impacts on monitoring, therapy management, and the doctor-patient relationship.

Impact:

• Telemedicine, through TeleCuore, demonstrated effectiveness in reducing heart failure hospitalizations.
• The project optimized patient therapies and increased disease awareness among participants.
• TeleCuore highlighted the feasibility and appreciation of telemedicine in managing chronic conditions like heart failure.