Transforming Healthcare with Remote Monitoring
The introduction of remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology represents a consumer-driven shift in healthcare. ,RPM is a technology used to manage acute or chronic conditions (Noah et al., 2018). It allows physicians to monitor patients in their homes, at work, or even on vacation. Monitoring devices, such as glucose meters, are commonly used for diabetes management (Noah et al., 2018).
This shift has significantly reduced the cost of accessing care. It has also improved the quality of services. As a result, more patients receive care without experiencing burnout.
Several leadership behaviors drive the shifts in healthcare. For instance, leaders who
provide a supportive environment for testing new ideas are more likely to influence a
technological shift. Also, rewarding collaboration is a leadership behavior that may drive shifts
in healthcare. Moreover, leaders who have mastered the art of celebrating success and learning
from setbacks are better placed to facilitate technological shifts in healthcare. Lastly, leaders who
respect their juniors and appreciate diversity are more likely to influence innovation in
healthcare.
Remote patient monitoring is a health care shift that is based on evidence and not merely
a response. For instance, in their article, El-Rashidy et al. (2020) analyzed the advantages,
challenges, and future directions of RPM technology. Noah et al. (2018) studied the impacts of
remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes. The authors found that RPM significantly
improved the outcomes of patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension, heart attack,<br />and Parkinson’s disease. Rosner & Khan (2019) studied the economic implications of RPM.
>They found that the healthcare shift has a great potential to increase the quality of care services
for patients with end-stage kidney disease and significantly reduce the financial burden of the disease (Rosner & Khan, 2019. It increases the uptake of Peritoneal Dialysis and reduces the rate of hospital readmission for patients with kidney disease. APA