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Iben E Giese1, Sisse H Laursen1,2,3, Pernille F Barington3
1Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Gistrup, Denmark.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 23, 2026
Summary
This study assessed using four validated patient questionnaires in telemonitoring. The findings show it is feasible to collect patient-reported outcomes during remote monitoring interventions.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Patient Monitoring
- Health Outcomes
Background:
- Telemonitoring interventions are increasingly used in healthcare.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of telemonitoring requires patient-reported outcomes.
- Integrating patient-reported outcomes into telemonitoring presents implementation challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the feasibility of incorporating validated patient questionnaires into a telemonitoring intervention.
- To assess the practicality of collecting patient-reported outcomes via telemonitoring.
Main Methods:
- This study involved implementing four validated questionnaires within a telemonitoring program.
- Data collection focused on the feasibility of questionnaire administration and completion.
Main Results:
- The implementation of four validated questionnaires within the telemonitoring intervention was found to be feasible.
- Collecting patient-reported outcomes during telemonitoring is achievable.
Conclusions:
- Validated questionnaires can be successfully integrated into telemonitoring interventions.
- Feasible collection of patient-reported outcomes supports robust evaluation of telemonitoring.
- This approach enhances the assessment of remote patient monitoring effectiveness.
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