Remote Patient Monitoring

For a proactive and more accessible healthcare

Remote patient monitoring (sometimes referred to as distance-, self-, or home monitoring) allows patients to regularly track health parameters from home. These parameters could include, e.g., blood pressure, lung function, or weight. The results are sent directly to their care team via a Bluetooth-connected app.

This allows healthcare professionals to detect early signs of deterioration, provide timely support, and reduce unnecessary hospital visits.

Why is Remote Patient Monitoring needed?

Healthcare systems worldwide are under pressure. An aging population and the growing prevalence of chronic diseases often result in higher demand for care than the system can handle.

In Sweden, nearly half of all residents live with one or more chronic diseases, a number that grows each year.

Remote Patient Monitoring provides a preventive and cost-effective solution that helps:

• Increase healthcare accessibility, continuity, and patient-centered care
• Detect health deviations early and reduce acute hospital admissions
• Strengthen engagement and self-management for patients with chronic conditions such as heart failure, COPD, or diabetes

How does Remote Patient Monitoring work?

1. Access via your healthcare provider - patients are connected to RPM in consultation with healthcare professionals, such as those at hospitals, specialist clinics, or primary care centers.
2. Medical devices and measurement - with medical devices such as a blood pressure monitor, spirometer, or scale, the patient registers their vitals and symptoms regularly at home. Data is transferred automatically via Bluetooth or entered manually in the app.
   
3. Data and notifications - both the patient and caregiver can instantly follow the results. If values deviate from the care plan targets, healthcare staff are alerted and can take immediate action. Communication is enabled through chat or video consultations.

Benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring *

• Improved Accessibility: Patients can stay in continuous contact with their healthcare team.
• Flexibility: Follow-ups and support can be provided remotely, which increases the efficiency of primary care.
• Reduced healthcare burden: Early detection helps prevent the need for emergency care and hospitalizations.
• Increased engagement and chronic disease management: Patients become active participants in their own care plan, often leading to, e.g., improved blood pressure or blood sugar control.   
• Improved quality of life: Patients feel more seen and safe in their disease management

Remote Patient Monitoring in Sweden’s healthcare strategy

Sweden has set the vision of becoming the world leader in digital healthcare (sometimes referred to as e-health). Remote Patient Monitoring is a national priority to achieve this goal and is already contributing to more accessible and patient-centered care across the country.

Remote monitoring for occupational health

Remote Patient Monitoring is not only relevant for healthcare providers. Employers can also use similar tools to proactively monitor staff health and prevent, e.g., stress-related illness. Continuous reporting of health values makes it possible to detect early signs of fatigue or burnout, enabling timely support and healthier workplaces.

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* According to the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare's (Socialstyrelsen) report "Uppdämda vårdbehov" (Pent-up healthcare needs), The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Region´s (SKR / SALAR) "Baspresentation Egenmonitorering" (Introductory Presentation on Self-Monitoring) as well as  experiences from patients, healthcare professionals, and regional representatives who have used self-monitoring.