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Evaluation of the practical feasibility and acceptability of home monitoring in residential homes

Tanja Bratan, Malcolm Clarke, Russell Jones, Andrew Larkworthy and Ray Paul

Brunel Health Telematics Research Centre (BHTRC), School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK; Brunel Health Telematics Research Centre (BHTRC), School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK; Brunel Health Telematics Research Centre (BHTRC), School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK; Chorleywood Health Centre, Chorleywood, UK; New Road Surgery, Croxley Green, UK; Brunel Health Telematics Research Centre (BHTRC), School of Information Systems, Computing and Mathematics, Brunel University, Uxbridge, UK
Three residential homes to the north-west of London, with their associated medical centres, were equipped with telemonitors to measure several variables, including seven-lead electrocardiogram, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate, temperature and respiration. The monitors could be operated by non-medical personnel. After recording, the data were transmitted via the Internet to a server. A total of 24 patients with a variety of chronic conditions were monitored regularly for a period of one year. Data transmission was found to be unreliable on occasions and was improved by extending the wireless network in the homes. Data access and presentation were considered acceptable, although suggestions for minor changes were made. No discernible impact on disease management, diagnosis or care was observed as a result of the monitoring. However, interviewees saw several potential benefits and patient acceptance was very good. The monitoring was found to be generally acceptable and feasibility was considered to have been largely proven.

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