Transferring RPM information to work is usually a long and complex process, consisting of various transfers. The data transfer might get delayed in reaching the destination if there are any interruptions.
Fremont, CA: Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) can change the patient care and experience as well as allow healthcare services to handle the resources more effectively and reduce the pressure of healthcare systems globally. But, the use of RPM also has its fair share of issues. Here are three concerns of RPM:
Data Accuracy
Medical professionals are expected to diagnose and treat patients on the correct data provided. They need to trust that it is accurate data, particularly when taking fast and decisive action to treat chronic or fatal conditions.
Because the amount of patient data collected and presented to professionals can be overwhelming, the success of quickly analyzing relevant data points depends on how much data is provided and the format it is presented in. This creates a margin for error, and the accuracy of the decision made based on the data can become hard to forecast.
Real-time Access to Data
Transferring information for RPM to work is usually a long and complex process, consisting of various transfers. Data needs to be gathered and transmitted from the patient’s device. If the device is on a mobile network, the data needs to travel through that network provider’s infrastructure and on the internet before reaching the service providers network through various data centers and the RPM platform network. The data transfer might get delayed in reaching the destination if there are any interruptions.
Mobile networks cannot always be available, which could be a matter of life and death for patients. It is vital that data is delivered in real-time to help patients.
Data Security
A big part of the data management process can be managed by third parties, creating risks for patients and have their data stolen. This is the same for hospitals that risk integrating a third-party system that can be breached, putting the patients’ safety and privacy at risk.
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