Home measurements can add context between visits when a care team can respond to them.
A connection to care
Blood pressure cuffs, glucose devices and other tools can help some patients and clinicians spot patterns outside a clinic. The device is one part of a service: patients need training, agreed thresholds, a way to ask questions and clarity on who reviews the information.
Avoid more data without more support
Connectivity, accessibility and privacy shape whether remote care helps or adds burden. A programme should explain what to do when a reading looks concerning and when urgent help is needed. Technology should make a patient’s care plan easier to follow, not transfer clinical responsibility to an app.
Further reading: WHO: Digital health.
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