Peer-reviewed evidence of remote patient monitoring: A new standard of care

Research validating the clinical benefits of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) have been around for over 15 years with 34% of physicians now utilizing RPM according to American Medical Association. Today RPM is used by a broad range of providers and has widespread payer coverage.

It is indisputable that real-time visibility of meaningful clinical measurements outside of the office not only delivers improved patient care and access but also increased clinic efficiency and cost savings.

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Whitepaper: The case for orthopedic remote patient monitoring

Over 1 in 3 physicians are now using remote patient monitoring tools
Widespread payment by insurers makes RPM profitable for clinics
Clinical-grade remote assessments unlocked RPM in orthopedics
RPM is proven to improve patient care as well as clinic efficiency
Patients feel more engaged and have higher satisfaction when in an RPM program

Drive patient retention and efficacy of orthopedic interventions

RPM solutions have been shown to increase patient retention, adherence and outcomes to therapeutic interventions such as physical therapy and orthotic bracing in a number of orthopedic indications such as ACL, OA and TKA.

What do Patients think?

4 out of 5 of Americans are in favor of remote patient monitoring. Patients participating in RPM programs regularly report increased satisfaction with their quality of care, they also report the feeling of "being more connected" with their healthcare provider. Ochsner Health has also demonstrate how a RPM strategy can help organizations address social determinants of health to improve both access and outcomes.

Case Study: RCT validating the impact of the Digital Knee® for osteoarthritis patients

Study Purpose: To investigate the impact of OPUM’s Digital Knee® intervention in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Study Site: Shirley Ryan Ability Lab Chicago (#1 ranked US rehab hospital)

Design: 60 participants, 12-week randomized control trial, registration number: NCT05222503.

Summary Results:

Adding the Digital Knee® to a conventional knee brace intervention increased patient retention by >20%
Digital Knee® saw clinically significant improvement in all 5 of the KOOS survey sub scores compared with only 2 for the control
Aerobic capacity and endurance in the 6-minute walk test significantly improved in the Digital Knee® group but not in the control
Walking speed improvement was greater in the Digital Knee® group for both comfortable and fast paces
Strength, balance and fall risk assessed using 5x sit to stand improved significantly in the Digital Knee® group
Weight loss in the Digital Knee® group was more than three times that of the control group

RPM can provide significant benefits to practices

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Not only is RPM beneficial for patients care, but it also offers several advantages to healthcare providers. For example, Deaconess Health saw its 30-day readmission rate drop by half, translating into savings of $500,000 in costs associated with readmission, including penalties.

Reducing clinician burnout has been a major reason for adoption of digital tools since 2019. Improved workflow and staff efficiencies also increase staff productivity and reduce admin costs. Reducing unnecessary office visits increases clinic net profit and time in surgery. RPM also provides a competitive marketing advantage to your clinic as patients consistently seek the most advanced technology.

While RPM is a relatively new treatment mode in orthopedics, the benefits have been well proven in other indications and as a result has become widely adopted. Now that remote measurement of clinically accurate orthopedic data is available, the case for widespread adoption of RPM in the field of orthopedics is compelling.