Telehealth in Nursing Assessing the Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring on Health Outcomes

Abstract

The integration of telehealth, specifically remote patient monitoring (RPM), has introduced new avenues for improving patient care in nursing, particularly for chronic disease management. This study assesses the effectiveness of RPM in enhancing health outcomes, patient adherence, satisfaction, and healthcare cost reduction. Using a sample of 200 patients with chronic conditions, statistical analyses were conducted to compare health metrics, adherence rates, satisfaction levels, and healthcare costs before and after RPM implementation. The findings reveal that RPM significantly reduces hospital readmissions and emergency room visits, increases adherence to treatment protocols, and enhances patient satisfaction. Additionally, RPM proved to be cost-effective, demonstrating substantial healthcare savings through reduced acute care needs. While challenges such as technology reliability and user training remain, this study underscores RPM's transformative potential in nursing practice. As healthcare systems move toward patient-centered, value-based care, RPM presents a viable solution for sustainable chronic disease management.