Aim: to evaluate the effectiveness of remote monitoring of patients with spine diseases in the postoperative period using a specialized questionnaire called «Medsenger».
Methods and Materials: 246 patients with spinal disorders were observed at the NMCPF during 2021-2022. Several clinical parameters were assessed and recorded during remote monitoring: severity of pain syndrome, temperature, increase/decrease of muscle strength, sensory disturbances, urinary tract dysfunction and general condition. Patients were divided into 2 groups: 192 patients received standard observation, and 54 patients had remote observation via special messenger.
The follow-up of patients in the postoperative period in the first group was performed at their hospital visit (patient- or doctor-initiated as required).
Patients in the second group were monitored via the “Medsenger” cloud platform with automated surveys set up.
Results: In the first group 17.71% of patients remained until the end of the follow-up period, while in the second group this proportion was significantly higher — 92.6%. Remote monitoring of patients after surgical intervention on the spine by means of a specialized messenger allowed timely changes in treatment tactics in 13 cases (24% of patients in the second group). The momentary load on the doctor working with patients from the second group during 8 months was 10±2 patients. Constant communication with patients significantly reduced the doctor’s response time to an emerging complication and allowed real-time monitoring of treatment effectiveness.
Methods and Materials: 246 patients with spinal disorders were observed at the NMCPF during 2021-2022. Several clinical parameters were assessed and recorded during remote monitoring: severity of pain syndrome, temperature, increase/decrease of muscle strength, sensory disturbances, urinary tract dysfunction and general condition. Patients were divided into 2 groups: 192 patients received standard observation, and 54 patients had remote observation via special messenger.
The follow-up of patients in the postoperative period in the first group was performed at their hospital visit (patient- or doctor-initiated as required).
Patients in the second group were monitored via the “Medsenger” cloud platform with automated surveys set up.
Results: In the first group 17.71% of patients remained until the end of the follow-up period, while in the second group this proportion was significantly higher — 92.6%. Remote monitoring of patients after surgical intervention on the spine by means of a specialized messenger allowed timely changes in treatment tactics in 13 cases (24% of patients in the second group). The momentary load on the doctor working with patients from the second group during 8 months was 10±2 patients. Constant communication with patients significantly reduced the doctor’s response time to an emerging complication and allowed real-time monitoring of treatment effectiveness.