Figure 5:

Benefits of RPM as perceived by health care practitioners. A) the continuos monitoring of vital signs allows for a more realistic view of the patient and early detection of deterioration. B) Improved patient education due to the patient's ability to view their health status that can establish perceived control of the disease. C) The storage of patient data supports visualization of long-term health trends and helps determine ideal treatment plans. D) Monitoring can increase patient confidence. E) Prompt and efficient communication due to alerts. F) Telemonitoring can assist patients that are expected to self-manage. RPM = remote patient monitoring.