Patient satisfaction and suggestions for improvement of remote ICD monitoring

Abstract

Ninety-five percent of the patients were content with the remote FU. Only 25% had unscheduled transmissions and most unscheduled transmissions were for appropriate reasons. Eighty-four percent of the patients wished for a more detailed response and 21% wished for a faster reply after routine transmissions.

HRS Expert Consensus Statement on remote interrogation and monitoring for cardiovascular implantable electronic devices

“…The majority of patients surveyed in a singlecenter observational study expressed a strong desire for prompt and clear communication of the interrogation findings by phone, e-mail, or letter. 36 None of the patients assigned to RI/RM in the TRUST trial crossed over during the study, and 98% elected to retain this follow-up model at the end of the trial, indicating patient acceptance and confidence in this technology. Patient-clinician communication improved, and patients were more compliant with the scheduled IPEs when required.…”

The patient perspective on remote monitoring of patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator: Narrative review and future directions

“…However, a German study (N = 153) found that 10% did not install the system due to a lack of interest . Furthermore, a Danish study (N = 474) showed that 13% wished to consult a healthcare professional during RPM follow‐ups …”

Telemedicine and cardiac implants: what is the benefit?

“…8,18 Others demonstrated high patient satisfaction rate, ease of use, and compliance with remote monitoring systems, even when manual data transmission with non-wireless devices was requested. 59–61 Marzegalli et al 59 found that 78% of the patients preferred remote FU to in-clinic visits. The percentage of those preferring RM was even higher in a Danish study 61 (95%), although 84% of them wished for more detailed feedback, and 21% wished for a faster reply after routine transmissions.…”

“…59–61 Marzegalli et al 59 found that 78% of the patients preferred remote FU to in-clinic visits. The percentage of those preferring RM was even higher in a Danish study 61 (95%), although 84% of them wished for more detailed feedback, and 21% wished for a faster reply after routine transmissions. Patient acceptance and satisfaction have been demonstrated for different aspects including relationship with their health-care provider, ease of use of technology, psychological aspects, implications on general health, and overall satisfaction.…”