Remote Patient Management
Automated Peritoneal Dialysis (APD) cyclers with two-way Remote Patient Management (RPM) technology allows doctors and nurses to remotely and proactively manage dialysis patients, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing hospitalisations.
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APD with RPM facilitates greater awareness of treatment adherence, which may allow for early intervention.2
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In a multicenter retrospective cohort study, patients using APD with RPM had a statistically significant lower rate of hospitalisation compared to APD without RPM.1
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Clinicians switching from APD to APD with RPM spent a greater proportion of time on patient care.2
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APD with two-way RPM technology allows nurses to individualise therapy and adjust PD programs, remotely.2
Remote Patient Management (RPM)
In relation to APD, RPM allows the healthcare team to:
- View dialysis details remotely and in a timely manner
- Proactively manage clinical issues
- Amend treatment program as required
– all to potentially improve patient outcomes
This is possible due to the APD cyclers with two-way RPM capabilities being equipped with modems and connected to the hospitals and clinics through secure data connections.
Reduction in Hospitalisations
Implementation of APD cyclers with an RPM technology may improve clinical outcomes.
In a multicenter retrospective cohort study, patients using APD with RPM demonstrated a statistically significant lower rate of hospitalisation and duration of hospital stay, compared to patients using APD without RPM.1
Proactive Patient Management
APD combined with RPM potentially improves adherence to treatment, and provides the potential for early intervention if therapy complications are encountered.2
An evaluative study showed that when PD nurses implemented RPM, their time spent on proactive patient care activities increased from 2% without RPM to 34.2% with RPM, while the time spent on reactive activities decreased.2
