An article by Caucasus University Professor Tengiz Verulava, titled “Impact of Remote Patient Monitoring Systems on Hospitalization Reduction and Nursing Workflow Among Patients With Chronic Diseases in Georgia: A Mixed-Methods Study,” has been published in the international peer-reviewed American journal Home Health Care Management & Practice.
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Home Health Care Management & Practice is published by SAGE Publications. According to the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), the journal is classified as Q2.
The journal is also indexed in the international scientific databases Scopus and Web of Science.
Abstract
The study examines how remote patient monitoring supports individuals living with chronic diseases. These systems enable physicians and nurses to monitor patients’ health conditions remotely while they remain at home.
The research assessed whether remote monitoring reduces hospital admissions, emergency department visits, and readmissions shortly after discharge. It also analyzed how the technology affects the daily work of nurses and caregivers.
The findings showed that the use of remote monitoring was associated with reductions in hospitalization and 30-day readmission rates. The technology helped healthcare professionals identify deterioration in patients’ conditions earlier and respond more promptly. It also improved communication and cooperation among physicians, nurses, and caregivers.
However, the study also identified several challenges, including increased electronic documentation, a heavier digital workload, and an excessive number of system-generated alerts.
The research demonstrates that the successful implementation of digital healthcare requires institutional readiness, staff training, interoperability between electronic systems, and the effective organization of workflows.
The article highlights both the potential and the main challenges associated with the development of remote patient monitoring in Georgia. Its findings may contribute to improvements in digital healthcare, home-based care services, and the management of chronic diseases.
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