Strengthening healthcare delivery with remote patient monitoring in the time of COVID-19
Sreekar Mantena, Salmaan Keshavjee
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented morbidity and mortality, overwhelming healthcare systems around the world. To prevent the spread of the virus, hospitals have had to severely reduce in-person visits by cancelling elective procedures and delaying routine patient visits. Recent surveys have shown a 45%–70% drop in patient visits across the USA, UK and other European nations.1 2 Simultaneously, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced providers to adopt telehealth solutions, dramatically accelerating the adoption of digital health platforms.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicHealthcare deliveryHealth care2019-20 coronavirus outbreakMedical emergencySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineHealthcare systemVirologyPolitical sciencePathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakLawTelemedicine and Telehealth ImplementationMobile Health and mHealth ApplicationsCOVID-19 diagnosis using AI