Architectural design for remote patient monitoring system implementation in hematology units: a proposed model
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https://doi.org/10.70000/cj.2024.73.620Keywords:
Wireless Body Area Network (WBSN), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), Medical informationAbstract
Information and communication technology (ICT) has been pivotal in healthcare. In particular, wireless communication and wearable sensors technology have garnered more attention in healthcare. They allow for real-time healthcare monitoring systems, early diagnosis, and timely treatment, which can significantly reduce unnecessary loss of lives primarily due to delays of response healthcare providers, Furthermore, low healthcare professionals-to-patient ratios.
This study proposes a framework of remote patient monitoring (RPM) for managing haemophilic children in Egypt. This program is designed for health data management inside the Regional Blood Transfusion Center (RBTC) at the Therapeutic Unit in Alexandria. Meanwhile, it employs a descriptive-analytical method to investigate the impact of Wireless Body Sensor Networks (WBSN) on the timely collection of physical health data. Moreover, this study outlines a planning strategy for integrating Wireless Body Area Network (WBAN) technology into telemonitoring systems, emphasizing its applications within healthcare, particularly in haematology.
The results of this study indicate the effectiveness of RPM in improving patient experience, and medication compliance, and reducing hospital readmissions. RPM monitors wirelessly patients’ physiological parameters in real-time transmitting data to the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in real-time, and alerting healthcare providers when abnormal readings are detected. The study concludes that home therapy can lead to prompt and optimal treatment, thereby reducing pain, dysfunction, and long-term disability for patients.
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