{"id":806,"date":"2022-07-25T08:00:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dignio.com\/us\/?p=806"},"modified":"2022-09-21T12:03:23","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T16:03:23","slug":"remote-patient-monitoring-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dignio.com\/us\/remote-patient-monitoring-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"How Remote Patient Monitoring Devices Enable Pharmacies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Remote patient monitoring devices<\/span><\/a> have revolutionized patient care around the world. They have become invaluable tools in caring for patients with chronic diseases. Their importance was clearly seen<\/span> during the COVID-19 pandemic<\/span><\/a>. Ease and access to qualified healthcare providers has changed significantly over the last couple of years. Covid-19 created a shift in access to health care and a need to find more efficient and effective ways to care for patients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before the creation of remote patient monitoring devices, patients called their doctor to set up an appointment, or went directly to the emergency room or an urgent care facility where medical data was gathered. Remote patient monitoring gives qualified healthcare providers the opportunity to monitor certain aspects of a patient\u2019s health daily. Changes in a patient\u2019s measurements can be seen and managed daily from wherever they are.\u00a0 Pharmacists working with qualified healthcare providers become the first line of defense in the ups and downs of chronic disease management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are numerous kinds of<\/span> remote patient monitoring devices<\/span><\/a> that are capable of tracking signs and conditions. These include blood pressure monitors, blood glucose meters, pulse oximeters, heart monitors, weight scales, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

The relevance of remote patient monitoring devices to pharmacies<\/b><\/p>\n

Remote patient monitoring devices provide crucial information to all members of the patient\u2019s health care team, preferably including their pharmacist. Remote patient monitoring as a service\u00a0 enables pharmacists to monitor a patient\u2019s compliance and provide real-time data related to the patient\u2019s health status. Daily measurements make it easy to identify a significant deviation from baselines. This information can help the pharmacist determine when there is a need to discuss options to modify a medication or its dosage with the patient\u2019s qualified healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remote patient monitoring devices can also help pharmacies with adherence tracking. Devices such as smart pillboxes can help you know when patients are not adherent to their medication. This way, you can make timely interventions before serious complications develop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another benefit of remote patient monitoring devices is that they enable you to collaborate with the patients, thus creating better outcomes. Since they also have access to their information and are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of their devices, they become active participants in their own health.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a remote patient monitoring application that enables patients to enter their medication information can make it possible for you to monitor their medication use and be alerted when they are running out. It can also tell you when to send reminders for them to come in for refills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pharmacies are a key and critical part of a holistic approach to providing patient care. This is especially true for patients managing one or more chronic conditions. Pharmacy provided remote patient monitoring gives patients a three-pronged health care strategy by connecting each patient with their pharmacist and physician daily.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nThe Dignio Connected Care solution<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dignio<\/span><\/a> Connected Care is an all-encompassing solution for digital remote care. It brings patients, clinicians, pharmacists, and all other members of the care team together and encourages people to take control of their own health. This way, people can live better and healthier lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

The solution has applications for patients and their caregivers, creating room for seamless collaboration. For caregivers, it provides access to care plans, patient histories, and decision support.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team at Dignio believes that pharmacists are critical members of the healthcare community, but their skills and knowledge are underutilized. With the right tools, however, they can expand their capabilities and truly work at the top of their license.<\/span><\/p>\n

The platform is set up in a way that enables seamless integration with numerous systems, devices, electronic health records, management systems, response centers, and<\/span> pharmacies<\/span><\/a>. Users can also enter their information manually from their own preferred legacy remote patient monitoring device.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are numerous benefits that the Connected Care solution can provide pharmacists when it\u2019s used in combination with remote patient monitoring devices. These include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n