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29137869 | Morbidity and mortality in homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and individuals with substance use disorders in high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | What is the morbidity and mortality data for homeless individuals, individuals with substance use disorders, sex workers, and imprisoned individuals in high-income countries, and how do these populations experience health inequities? | For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and Embase for articles published between Jan 1, 2005, and Oct 1, 2015. Full search terms are provided in the appendix. We searched for articles about the populations of interest (homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and i... | Forest plots of SMRs for all-cause mortality - Male and female individuals | Temporal trends in mortality among people who use drugs compared with the general Dutch population differ by hepatitis C virus and HIV infection status. | ## OBJECTIVES
We aimed to identify temporal trends in all-cause and cause-specific mortality rates among people who use drugs (PWUD) compared with the general Dutch population and to determine whether mortality trends differed by hepatitis C virus (HCV)/HIV (co) infection status.
## DESIGN
Longitudinal cohort study.
##... | True |
29137869 | Morbidity and mortality in homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and individuals with substance use disorders in high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | What is the morbidity and mortality data for homeless individuals, individuals with substance use disorders, sex workers, and imprisoned individuals in high-income countries, and how do these populations experience health inequities? | For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and Embase for articles published between Jan 1, 2005, and Oct 1, 2015. Full search terms are provided in the appendix. We searched for articles about the populations of interest (homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and i... | Forest plots of SMRs for all-cause mortality - Male and female individuals | Mortality of cohort of very young injecting drug users in Prague, 1996-2010. | ## AIM
To determine the mortality in a cohort of very young injecting drug users (IDUs), and the factors associated with it.
## DESIGN
A database linkage prospective (follow-up) cohort study.
## SETTING
A convenience sample of clients of 2 low-threshold facilities, 1 drug treatment clinic, and one special facility for ... | False |
29137869 | Morbidity and mortality in homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and individuals with substance use disorders in high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | What is the morbidity and mortality data for homeless individuals, individuals with substance use disorders, sex workers, and imprisoned individuals in high-income countries, and how do these populations experience health inequities? | For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and Embase for articles published between Jan 1, 2005, and Oct 1, 2015. Full search terms are provided in the appendix. We searched for articles about the populations of interest (homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and i... | Forest plots of SMRs for all-cause mortality - Male and female individuals | Mortality among cocaine users: a systematic review of cohort studies. | ## AIMS
To conduct a systematic review of mortality among cohort studies of cocaine users.
## METHODS
Three electronic databases were searched (EMBASE, Medline and PsychINFO); other online databases were searched using online libraries and repositories of reports and literature in the drug and alcohol field, with reque... | False |
29137869 | Morbidity and mortality in homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and individuals with substance use disorders in high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. | What is the morbidity and mortality data for homeless individuals, individuals with substance use disorders, sex workers, and imprisoned individuals in high-income countries, and how do these populations experience health inequities? | For this systematic review and meta-analysis, we searched the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and Embase for articles published between Jan 1, 2005, and Oct 1, 2015. Full search terms are provided in the appendix. We searched for articles about the populations of interest (homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and i... | Forest plots of SMRs for all-cause mortality - Male and female individuals | Mortality among clients of a state-wide opioid pharmacotherapy program over 20 years: risk factors and lives saved. | ## BACKGROUND
The small size of previous studies of mortality in opioid dependent people has prevented an assessment of the extent to which elevated mortality risks are consistent across time, clinical and/or patient groups. The current study examines reductions in mortality related to treatment in an entire treatment ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | A feasibility study to investigate the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a telecare service for older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## AIMS
To investigate the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of delivering a telecare service on the health outcomes and hospital service utilization of community-dwelling patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
## METHODS
Eligible participants were older people, with moderate or severe c... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | A prospective randomized trial examining health care utilization in individuals using multiple smartphone-enabled biosensors. | Background. Mobile health and digital medicine technologies are becoming increasingly used by individuals with common, chronic diseases to monitor their health. Numerous devices, sensors, and apps are available to patients and consumers-some of which have been shown to lead to improved health management and health outc... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Cardiac event recording yields more diagnoses than 24-hour Holter monitoring in patients with palpitations. | Palpitation is a common symptom that sometimes results from a substantial cardiac arrhythmia. We compared the diagnostic yield of trans-telephonic event monitors with those of Holter monitoring in patients with intermittent palpitations. In all, 310 patients were randomly assigned to receive an event recorder or 24-hou... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Clinical and cost effectiveness of mobile phone supported self monitoring of asthma: multicentre randomised controlled trial. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine whether mobile phone based monitoring improves asthma control compared with standard paper based monitoring strategies.
## DESIGN
Multicentre randomised controlled trial with cost effectiveness analysis.
## SETTING
UK primary care.
## PARTICIPANTS
288 adolescents and adults with poorly control... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Effect of home blood pressure telemonitoring with self-care support on uncontrolled systolic hypertension in diabetics. | Lowering blood pressure reduces cardiovascular risk, yet hypertension is poorly controlled in diabetic patients. In a pilot study we demonstrated that a home blood pressure telemonitoring system, which provided self-care messages on the smartphone of hypertensive diabetic patients immediately after each reading, improv... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring After Discharge of Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure: The Better Effectiveness After Transition -- Heart Failure (BEAT-HF) Randomized Clinical Trial. | ## IMPORTANCE
It remains unclear whether telemonitoring approaches provide benefits for patients with heart failure (HF) after hospitalization.
## OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of a care transition intervention using remote patient monitoring in reducing 180-day all-cause readmissions among a broad population... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Lack of physical activity leads to detrimental changes in body composition and metabolism, functional decline, and increased risk of disease in old age. The potential of Web-assisted interventions for increasing physical activity and improving metabolism in older individuals holds great promise but to our... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Efficacy of a Physician-Led Multiparametric Telemonitoring System in Very Old Adults with Heart Failure. | ## OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the effect of an innovative model integrating telemonitoring of vital parameters and telephone support on 6-month survival and hospital admissions of elderly adults with heart failure (HF).
## DESIGN
Parallel-arm, randomized trial.
## SETTING
Geriatric acute care ward and outpatient clinic at ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Electronic feedback in a diet- and physical activity-based lifestyle intervention for weight loss: a randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The SenseWear™ Armband (SWA) (BodyMedia, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA) is a physical activity and lifestyle monitor that objectively and accurately measures free-living energy balance and sleep and includes software for self-monitoring of daily energy expenditure and energy intake. The real-time feedback of the SW... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Feasibility and effects of home-based smartphone-delivered automated feedback training for gait in people with Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Inertial measurement units combined with a smartphone application (CuPiD-system) were developed to provide people with Parkinson's disease (PD) real-time feedback on gait performance. This study investigated the CuPiD-system's feasibility and effectiveness compared with conventional gait training when app... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. | Recent studies have suggested a favorable effect of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Novel electrogram device with web-based service centre for ambulatory ECG monitoring. | ## INTRODUCTION
Arrhythmias are often intermittent, and a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) may not be diagnostic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of HeartWave500 (HW), a novel web-based ambulatory ECG monitoring device.
## METHODS
A total of 120 patients from the National Heart Centre, Singapore ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care in reducing office blood pressure. | The effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care for the treatment of hypertension has not been demonstrated in a randomized clinical trial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring with or without remote physician care in reducing office blood pressure... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | SIRRACT: An International Randomized Clinical Trial of Activity Feedback During Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Enabled by Wireless Sensing. | ## BACKGROUND
Walking-related disability is the most frequent reason for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Task-related practice is a critical component for improving patient outcomes.
## OBJECTIVE
To test the feasibility of providing quantitative feedback about daily walking performance and motivating greater skills pr... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Telehealth remote monitoring for community-dwelling older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine if self-monitoring via home-based telehealth equipment could, when combined with ongoing remote monitoring by a nurse, reduce the incidence of hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) presentations for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
## SUBJECTS AND METHODS
A ra... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Telehome monitoring in patients with cardiac disease who are at high risk of readmission. | Patients with chronic conditions are heavy users of the health care system. There are opportunities for significant savings and improvements to patient care if patients can be maintained in their homes. A randomized control trial tested the impact of 3 months of telehome monitoring on hospital readmission, quality of l... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Telemedicine applied to kinesiotherapy for hand dysfunction in patients with systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis: recovery of movement and telemonitoring technology. | ## OBJECTIVE
To describe a feasibility study focused on a telemonitoring approach to self-managed kinesiotherapy sessions for the rehabilitation of hand function in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
## METHODS
Ten patients with SSc and 10 with RA were enrolled in a 3-month controlled... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | The effect of changing movement and posture using motion-sensor biofeedback, versus guidelines-based care, on the clinical outcomes of people with sub-acute or chronic low back pain-a multicentre, cluster-randomised, placebo-controlled, pilot trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The aims of this pilot trial were to (i) test the hypothesis that modifying patterns of painful lumbo-pelvic movement using motion-sensor biofeedback in people with low back pain would lead to reduced pain and activity limitation compared with guidelines-based care, and (ii) facilitate sample size calcula... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | The impact of a telemedicine monitoring system on positive airway pressure adherence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial. | ## STUDY OBJECTIVES
First-line therapy for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is positive airway pressure (PAP). Although PAP is a highly efficacious treatment, adherence to PAP is still a substantial clinical problem. The objective of this study was to determine whether PAP adherence can be... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | The impact of an online social network with wireless monitoring devices on physical activity and weight loss. | ## BACKGROUND
Online social networks (OSNs) are a new, promising approach for catalyzing health-related behavior change. To date, the empirical evidence on their impact has been limited.
## PURPOSE
Using a randomized trial, we assessed the impact of a health-oriented OSN with accelerometer and scales on participant's p... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Using preventive home monitoring to reduce hospital admission rates and reduce costs: a case study of telehealth among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. | We studied whether preventive home monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce the frequency of hospital admissions and lower the cost of hospitalization. Patients were recruited from a health centre, general practitioner (GP) or the pulmonary hospital ward. They were randomize... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Wearable Sensor/Device (Fitbit One) and SMS Text-Messaging Prompts to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Studies have shown self-monitoring can modify health behaviors, including physical activity (PA). This study tested the utility of a wearable sensor/device (Fitbit(®) One™; Fitbit Inc., San Francisco, CA) and short message service (SMS) text-messaging prompts to increase PA in overweight and obese adults.... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Weight loss by telemonitoring of nutrition and physical activity in patients with metabolic syndrome for 1 year. | ## OBJECTIVE
Mobile technology can improve lifestyle programs, but the monitoring techniques and carer feedback need to be optimized. To this end, we investigated the efficacy of telemonitoring physical activity and nutrition over 12 months in patients with metabolic syndrome in a randomized, parallel-group, open trial... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Impact of telehealth on clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure. | The purpose of this randomized field study was to determine the effects of telehomecare on hospitalization, emergency department (ED) use, mortality, and symptoms related to sodium and fluid intake, medication use, and physical activity. The sample consists of 284 patients with heart failure. The authors used logistic ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal black lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond... | Efficacy of multiparametric telemonitoring on respiratory outcomes in elderly people with COPD: a randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent condition associated with a high health care resource consumption and health care expenditures, driven mainly by exacerbations-related hospitalizations. Telemedicine has been proposed as a mean for timely detection of exacerbation, but the... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | A feasibility study to investigate the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a telecare service for older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## AIMS
To investigate the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of delivering a telecare service on the health outcomes and hospital service utilization of community-dwelling patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
## METHODS
Eligible participants were older people, with moderate or severe c... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | A prospective randomized trial examining health care utilization in individuals using multiple smartphone-enabled biosensors. | Background. Mobile health and digital medicine technologies are becoming increasingly used by individuals with common, chronic diseases to monitor their health. Numerous devices, sensors, and apps are available to patients and consumers-some of which have been shown to lead to improved health management and health outc... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Cardiac event recording yields more diagnoses than 24-hour Holter monitoring in patients with palpitations. | Palpitation is a common symptom that sometimes results from a substantial cardiac arrhythmia. We compared the diagnostic yield of trans-telephonic event monitors with those of Holter monitoring in patients with intermittent palpitations. In all, 310 patients were randomly assigned to receive an event recorder or 24-hou... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Clinical and cost effectiveness of mobile phone supported self monitoring of asthma: multicentre randomised controlled trial. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine whether mobile phone based monitoring improves asthma control compared with standard paper based monitoring strategies.
## DESIGN
Multicentre randomised controlled trial with cost effectiveness analysis.
## SETTING
UK primary care.
## PARTICIPANTS
288 adolescents and adults with poorly control... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effect of home blood pressure telemonitoring with self-care support on uncontrolled systolic hypertension in diabetics. | Lowering blood pressure reduces cardiovascular risk, yet hypertension is poorly controlled in diabetic patients. In a pilot study we demonstrated that a home blood pressure telemonitoring system, which provided self-care messages on the smartphone of hypertensive diabetic patients immediately after each reading, improv... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring After Discharge of Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure: The Better Effectiveness After Transition -- Heart Failure (BEAT-HF) Randomized Clinical Trial. | ## IMPORTANCE
It remains unclear whether telemonitoring approaches provide benefits for patients with heart failure (HF) after hospitalization.
## OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of a care transition intervention using remote patient monitoring in reducing 180-day all-cause readmissions among a broad population... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Lack of physical activity leads to detrimental changes in body composition and metabolism, functional decline, and increased risk of disease in old age. The potential of Web-assisted interventions for increasing physical activity and improving metabolism in older individuals holds great promise but to our... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Efficacy of a Physician-Led Multiparametric Telemonitoring System in Very Old Adults with Heart Failure. | ## OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the effect of an innovative model integrating telemonitoring of vital parameters and telephone support on 6-month survival and hospital admissions of elderly adults with heart failure (HF).
## DESIGN
Parallel-arm, randomized trial.
## SETTING
Geriatric acute care ward and outpatient clinic at ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Electronic feedback in a diet- and physical activity-based lifestyle intervention for weight loss: a randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The SenseWear™ Armband (SWA) (BodyMedia, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA) is a physical activity and lifestyle monitor that objectively and accurately measures free-living energy balance and sleep and includes software for self-monitoring of daily energy expenditure and energy intake. The real-time feedback of the SW... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Feasibility and effects of home-based smartphone-delivered automated feedback training for gait in people with Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Inertial measurement units combined with a smartphone application (CuPiD-system) were developed to provide people with Parkinson's disease (PD) real-time feedback on gait performance. This study investigated the CuPiD-system's feasibility and effectiveness compared with conventional gait training when app... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. | Recent studies have suggested a favorable effect of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Novel electrogram device with web-based service centre for ambulatory ECG monitoring. | ## INTRODUCTION
Arrhythmias are often intermittent, and a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) may not be diagnostic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of HeartWave500 (HW), a novel web-based ambulatory ECG monitoring device.
## METHODS
A total of 120 patients from the National Heart Centre, Singapore ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care in reducing office blood pressure. | The effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care for the treatment of hypertension has not been demonstrated in a randomized clinical trial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring with or without remote physician care in reducing office blood pressure... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | SIRRACT: An International Randomized Clinical Trial of Activity Feedback During Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Enabled by Wireless Sensing. | ## BACKGROUND
Walking-related disability is the most frequent reason for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Task-related practice is a critical component for improving patient outcomes.
## OBJECTIVE
To test the feasibility of providing quantitative feedback about daily walking performance and motivating greater skills pr... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telehealth remote monitoring for community-dwelling older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine if self-monitoring via home-based telehealth equipment could, when combined with ongoing remote monitoring by a nurse, reduce the incidence of hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) presentations for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
## SUBJECTS AND METHODS
A ra... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telehome monitoring in patients with cardiac disease who are at high risk of readmission. | Patients with chronic conditions are heavy users of the health care system. There are opportunities for significant savings and improvements to patient care if patients can be maintained in their homes. A randomized control trial tested the impact of 3 months of telehome monitoring on hospital readmission, quality of l... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telemedicine applied to kinesiotherapy for hand dysfunction in patients with systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis: recovery of movement and telemonitoring technology. | ## OBJECTIVE
To describe a feasibility study focused on a telemonitoring approach to self-managed kinesiotherapy sessions for the rehabilitation of hand function in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
## METHODS
Ten patients with SSc and 10 with RA were enrolled in a 3-month controlled... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The effect of changing movement and posture using motion-sensor biofeedback, versus guidelines-based care, on the clinical outcomes of people with sub-acute or chronic low back pain-a multicentre, cluster-randomised, placebo-controlled, pilot trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The aims of this pilot trial were to (i) test the hypothesis that modifying patterns of painful lumbo-pelvic movement using motion-sensor biofeedback in people with low back pain would lead to reduced pain and activity limitation compared with guidelines-based care, and (ii) facilitate sample size calcula... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The impact of a telemedicine monitoring system on positive airway pressure adherence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial. | ## STUDY OBJECTIVES
First-line therapy for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is positive airway pressure (PAP). Although PAP is a highly efficacious treatment, adherence to PAP is still a substantial clinical problem. The objective of this study was to determine whether PAP adherence can be... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The impact of an online social network with wireless monitoring devices on physical activity and weight loss. | ## BACKGROUND
Online social networks (OSNs) are a new, promising approach for catalyzing health-related behavior change. To date, the empirical evidence on their impact has been limited.
## PURPOSE
Using a randomized trial, we assessed the impact of a health-oriented OSN with accelerometer and scales on participant's p... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Using preventive home monitoring to reduce hospital admission rates and reduce costs: a case study of telehealth among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. | We studied whether preventive home monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce the frequency of hospital admissions and lower the cost of hospitalization. Patients were recruited from a health centre, general practitioner (GP) or the pulmonary hospital ward. They were randomize... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Wearable Sensor/Device (Fitbit One) and SMS Text-Messaging Prompts to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Studies have shown self-monitoring can modify health behaviors, including physical activity (PA). This study tested the utility of a wearable sensor/device (Fitbit(®) One™; Fitbit Inc., San Francisco, CA) and short message service (SMS) text-messaging prompts to increase PA in overweight and obese adults.... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Weight loss by telemonitoring of nutrition and physical activity in patients with metabolic syndrome for 1 year. | ## OBJECTIVE
Mobile technology can improve lifestyle programs, but the monitoring techniques and carer feedback need to be optimized. To this end, we investigated the efficacy of telemonitoring physical activity and nutrition over 12 months in patients with metabolic syndrome in a randomized, parallel-group, open trial... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Impact of telehealth on clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure. | The purpose of this randomized field study was to determine the effects of telehomecare on hospitalization, emergency department (ED) use, mortality, and symptoms related to sodium and fluid intake, medication use, and physical activity. The sample consists of 284 patients with heart failure. The authors used logistic ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Efficacy of multiparametric telemonitoring on respiratory outcomes in elderly people with COPD: a randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent condition associated with a high health care resource consumption and health care expenditures, driven mainly by exacerbations-related hospitalizations. Telemedicine has been proposed as a mean for timely detection of exacerbation, but the... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | A feasibility study to investigate the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a telecare service for older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## AIMS
To investigate the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of delivering a telecare service on the health outcomes and hospital service utilization of community-dwelling patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
## METHODS
Eligible participants were older people, with moderate or severe c... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | A prospective randomized trial examining health care utilization in individuals using multiple smartphone-enabled biosensors. | Background. Mobile health and digital medicine technologies are becoming increasingly used by individuals with common, chronic diseases to monitor their health. Numerous devices, sensors, and apps are available to patients and consumers-some of which have been shown to lead to improved health management and health outc... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Cardiac event recording yields more diagnoses than 24-hour Holter monitoring in patients with palpitations. | Palpitation is a common symptom that sometimes results from a substantial cardiac arrhythmia. We compared the diagnostic yield of trans-telephonic event monitors with those of Holter monitoring in patients with intermittent palpitations. In all, 310 patients were randomly assigned to receive an event recorder or 24-hou... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Clinical and cost effectiveness of mobile phone supported self monitoring of asthma: multicentre randomised controlled trial. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine whether mobile phone based monitoring improves asthma control compared with standard paper based monitoring strategies.
## DESIGN
Multicentre randomised controlled trial with cost effectiveness analysis.
## SETTING
UK primary care.
## PARTICIPANTS
288 adolescents and adults with poorly control... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effect of home blood pressure telemonitoring with self-care support on uncontrolled systolic hypertension in diabetics. | Lowering blood pressure reduces cardiovascular risk, yet hypertension is poorly controlled in diabetic patients. In a pilot study we demonstrated that a home blood pressure telemonitoring system, which provided self-care messages on the smartphone of hypertensive diabetic patients immediately after each reading, improv... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring After Discharge of Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure: The Better Effectiveness After Transition -- Heart Failure (BEAT-HF) Randomized Clinical Trial. | ## IMPORTANCE
It remains unclear whether telemonitoring approaches provide benefits for patients with heart failure (HF) after hospitalization.
## OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of a care transition intervention using remote patient monitoring in reducing 180-day all-cause readmissions among a broad population... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Lack of physical activity leads to detrimental changes in body composition and metabolism, functional decline, and increased risk of disease in old age. The potential of Web-assisted interventions for increasing physical activity and improving metabolism in older individuals holds great promise but to our... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Efficacy of a Physician-Led Multiparametric Telemonitoring System in Very Old Adults with Heart Failure. | ## OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the effect of an innovative model integrating telemonitoring of vital parameters and telephone support on 6-month survival and hospital admissions of elderly adults with heart failure (HF).
## DESIGN
Parallel-arm, randomized trial.
## SETTING
Geriatric acute care ward and outpatient clinic at ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Electronic feedback in a diet- and physical activity-based lifestyle intervention for weight loss: a randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The SenseWear™ Armband (SWA) (BodyMedia, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA) is a physical activity and lifestyle monitor that objectively and accurately measures free-living energy balance and sleep and includes software for self-monitoring of daily energy expenditure and energy intake. The real-time feedback of the SW... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Feasibility and effects of home-based smartphone-delivered automated feedback training for gait in people with Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Inertial measurement units combined with a smartphone application (CuPiD-system) were developed to provide people with Parkinson's disease (PD) real-time feedback on gait performance. This study investigated the CuPiD-system's feasibility and effectiveness compared with conventional gait training when app... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. | Recent studies have suggested a favorable effect of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Novel electrogram device with web-based service centre for ambulatory ECG monitoring. | ## INTRODUCTION
Arrhythmias are often intermittent, and a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) may not be diagnostic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of HeartWave500 (HW), a novel web-based ambulatory ECG monitoring device.
## METHODS
A total of 120 patients from the National Heart Centre, Singapore ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care in reducing office blood pressure. | The effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care for the treatment of hypertension has not been demonstrated in a randomized clinical trial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring with or without remote physician care in reducing office blood pressure... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | SIRRACT: An International Randomized Clinical Trial of Activity Feedback During Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Enabled by Wireless Sensing. | ## BACKGROUND
Walking-related disability is the most frequent reason for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Task-related practice is a critical component for improving patient outcomes.
## OBJECTIVE
To test the feasibility of providing quantitative feedback about daily walking performance and motivating greater skills pr... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telehealth remote monitoring for community-dwelling older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine if self-monitoring via home-based telehealth equipment could, when combined with ongoing remote monitoring by a nurse, reduce the incidence of hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) presentations for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
## SUBJECTS AND METHODS
A ra... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telehome monitoring in patients with cardiac disease who are at high risk of readmission. | Patients with chronic conditions are heavy users of the health care system. There are opportunities for significant savings and improvements to patient care if patients can be maintained in their homes. A randomized control trial tested the impact of 3 months of telehome monitoring on hospital readmission, quality of l... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telemedicine applied to kinesiotherapy for hand dysfunction in patients with systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis: recovery of movement and telemonitoring technology. | ## OBJECTIVE
To describe a feasibility study focused on a telemonitoring approach to self-managed kinesiotherapy sessions for the rehabilitation of hand function in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
## METHODS
Ten patients with SSc and 10 with RA were enrolled in a 3-month controlled... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The effect of changing movement and posture using motion-sensor biofeedback, versus guidelines-based care, on the clinical outcomes of people with sub-acute or chronic low back pain-a multicentre, cluster-randomised, placebo-controlled, pilot trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The aims of this pilot trial were to (i) test the hypothesis that modifying patterns of painful lumbo-pelvic movement using motion-sensor biofeedback in people with low back pain would lead to reduced pain and activity limitation compared with guidelines-based care, and (ii) facilitate sample size calcula... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The impact of a telemedicine monitoring system on positive airway pressure adherence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial. | ## STUDY OBJECTIVES
First-line therapy for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is positive airway pressure (PAP). Although PAP is a highly efficacious treatment, adherence to PAP is still a substantial clinical problem. The objective of this study was to determine whether PAP adherence can be... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The impact of an online social network with wireless monitoring devices on physical activity and weight loss. | ## BACKGROUND
Online social networks (OSNs) are a new, promising approach for catalyzing health-related behavior change. To date, the empirical evidence on their impact has been limited.
## PURPOSE
Using a randomized trial, we assessed the impact of a health-oriented OSN with accelerometer and scales on participant's p... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Using preventive home monitoring to reduce hospital admission rates and reduce costs: a case study of telehealth among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. | We studied whether preventive home monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce the frequency of hospital admissions and lower the cost of hospitalization. Patients were recruited from a health centre, general practitioner (GP) or the pulmonary hospital ward. They were randomize... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Wearable Sensor/Device (Fitbit One) and SMS Text-Messaging Prompts to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight and Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Studies have shown self-monitoring can modify health behaviors, including physical activity (PA). This study tested the utility of a wearable sensor/device (Fitbit(®) One™; Fitbit Inc., San Francisco, CA) and short message service (SMS) text-messaging prompts to increase PA in overweight and obese adults.... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Weight loss by telemonitoring of nutrition and physical activity in patients with metabolic syndrome for 1 year. | ## OBJECTIVE
Mobile technology can improve lifestyle programs, but the monitoring techniques and carer feedback need to be optimized. To this end, we investigated the efficacy of telemonitoring physical activity and nutrition over 12 months in patients with metabolic syndrome in a randomized, parallel-group, open trial... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Impact of telehealth on clinical outcomes in patients with heart failure. | The purpose of this randomized field study was to determine the effects of telehomecare on hospitalization, emergency department (ED) use, mortality, and symptoms related to sodium and fluid intake, medication use, and physical activity. The sample consists of 284 patients with heart failure. The authors used logistic ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Efficacy of multiparametric telemonitoring on respiratory outcomes in elderly people with COPD: a randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent condition associated with a high health care resource consumption and health care expenditures, driven mainly by exacerbations-related hospitalizations. Telemedicine has been proposed as a mean for timely detection of exacerbation, but the... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | A feasibility study to investigate the acceptability and potential effectiveness of a telecare service for older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## AIMS
To investigate the feasibility, acceptance and potential effectiveness of delivering a telecare service on the health outcomes and hospital service utilization of community-dwelling patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
## METHODS
Eligible participants were older people, with moderate or severe c... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | A prospective randomized trial examining health care utilization in individuals using multiple smartphone-enabled biosensors. | Background. Mobile health and digital medicine technologies are becoming increasingly used by individuals with common, chronic diseases to monitor their health. Numerous devices, sensors, and apps are available to patients and consumers-some of which have been shown to lead to improved health management and health outc... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Cardiac event recording yields more diagnoses than 24-hour Holter monitoring in patients with palpitations. | Palpitation is a common symptom that sometimes results from a substantial cardiac arrhythmia. We compared the diagnostic yield of trans-telephonic event monitors with those of Holter monitoring in patients with intermittent palpitations. In all, 310 patients were randomly assigned to receive an event recorder or 24-hou... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Clinical and cost effectiveness of mobile phone supported self monitoring of asthma: multicentre randomised controlled trial. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine whether mobile phone based monitoring improves asthma control compared with standard paper based monitoring strategies.
## DESIGN
Multicentre randomised controlled trial with cost effectiveness analysis.
## SETTING
UK primary care.
## PARTICIPANTS
288 adolescents and adults with poorly control... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effect of home blood pressure telemonitoring with self-care support on uncontrolled systolic hypertension in diabetics. | Lowering blood pressure reduces cardiovascular risk, yet hypertension is poorly controlled in diabetic patients. In a pilot study we demonstrated that a home blood pressure telemonitoring system, which provided self-care messages on the smartphone of hypertensive diabetic patients immediately after each reading, improv... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effectiveness of Remote Patient Monitoring After Discharge of Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure: The Better Effectiveness After Transition -- Heart Failure (BEAT-HF) Randomized Clinical Trial. | ## IMPORTANCE
It remains unclear whether telemonitoring approaches provide benefits for patients with heart failure (HF) after hospitalization.
## OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of a care transition intervention using remote patient monitoring in reducing 180-day all-cause readmissions among a broad population... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Lack of physical activity leads to detrimental changes in body composition and metabolism, functional decline, and increased risk of disease in old age. The potential of Web-assisted interventions for increasing physical activity and improving metabolism in older individuals holds great promise but to our... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Efficacy of a Physician-Led Multiparametric Telemonitoring System in Very Old Adults with Heart Failure. | ## OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the effect of an innovative model integrating telemonitoring of vital parameters and telephone support on 6-month survival and hospital admissions of elderly adults with heart failure (HF).
## DESIGN
Parallel-arm, randomized trial.
## SETTING
Geriatric acute care ward and outpatient clinic at ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Electronic feedback in a diet- and physical activity-based lifestyle intervention for weight loss: a randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The SenseWear™ Armband (SWA) (BodyMedia, Inc. Pittsburgh, PA) is a physical activity and lifestyle monitor that objectively and accurately measures free-living energy balance and sleep and includes software for self-monitoring of daily energy expenditure and energy intake. The real-time feedback of the SW... | True |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Feasibility and effects of home-based smartphone-delivered automated feedback training for gait in people with Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial. | ## BACKGROUND
Inertial measurement units combined with a smartphone application (CuPiD-system) were developed to provide people with Parkinson's disease (PD) real-time feedback on gait performance. This study investigated the CuPiD-system's feasibility and effectiveness compared with conventional gait training when app... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. | Recent studies have suggested a favorable effect of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of home-based exercise training with wireless monitoring on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). A total... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Novel electrogram device with web-based service centre for ambulatory ECG monitoring. | ## INTRODUCTION
Arrhythmias are often intermittent, and a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) may not be diagnostic. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of HeartWave500 (HW), a novel web-based ambulatory ECG monitoring device.
## METHODS
A total of 120 patients from the National Heart Centre, Singapore ... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Randomized clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care in reducing office blood pressure. | The effectiveness of remote patient monitoring and physician care for the treatment of hypertension has not been demonstrated in a randomized clinical trial. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of remote patient monitoring with or without remote physician care in reducing office blood pressure... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | SIRRACT: An International Randomized Clinical Trial of Activity Feedback During Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation Enabled by Wireless Sensing. | ## BACKGROUND
Walking-related disability is the most frequent reason for inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Task-related practice is a critical component for improving patient outcomes.
## OBJECTIVE
To test the feasibility of providing quantitative feedback about daily walking performance and motivating greater skills pr... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telehealth remote monitoring for community-dwelling older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. | ## OBJECTIVE
To determine if self-monitoring via home-based telehealth equipment could, when combined with ongoing remote monitoring by a nurse, reduce the incidence of hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) presentations for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
## SUBJECTS AND METHODS
A ra... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telehome monitoring in patients with cardiac disease who are at high risk of readmission. | Patients with chronic conditions are heavy users of the health care system. There are opportunities for significant savings and improvements to patient care if patients can be maintained in their homes. A randomized control trial tested the impact of 3 months of telehome monitoring on hospital readmission, quality of l... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Telemedicine applied to kinesiotherapy for hand dysfunction in patients with systemic sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis: recovery of movement and telemonitoring technology. | ## OBJECTIVE
To describe a feasibility study focused on a telemonitoring approach to self-managed kinesiotherapy sessions for the rehabilitation of hand function in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
## METHODS
Ten patients with SSc and 10 with RA were enrolled in a 3-month controlled... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The effect of changing movement and posture using motion-sensor biofeedback, versus guidelines-based care, on the clinical outcomes of people with sub-acute or chronic low back pain-a multicentre, cluster-randomised, placebo-controlled, pilot trial. | ## BACKGROUND
The aims of this pilot trial were to (i) test the hypothesis that modifying patterns of painful lumbo-pelvic movement using motion-sensor biofeedback in people with low back pain would lead to reduced pain and activity limitation compared with guidelines-based care, and (ii) facilitate sample size calcula... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The impact of a telemedicine monitoring system on positive airway pressure adherence in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial. | ## STUDY OBJECTIVES
First-line therapy for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is positive airway pressure (PAP). Although PAP is a highly efficacious treatment, adherence to PAP is still a substantial clinical problem. The objective of this study was to determine whether PAP adherence can be... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | The impact of an online social network with wireless monitoring devices on physical activity and weight loss. | ## BACKGROUND
Online social networks (OSNs) are a new, promising approach for catalyzing health-related behavior change. To date, the empirical evidence on their impact has been limited.
## PURPOSE
Using a randomized trial, we assessed the impact of a health-oriented OSN with accelerometer and scales on participant's p... | False |
31304346 | Impact of remote patient monitoring on clinical outcomes: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. | Does remote patient monitoring using wearable biosensors improve clinical outcomes in patients, as assessed through randomized controlled trials? | We assessed all titles for relevance and rejected titles if they fulfilled pre-specified exclusion criteria (Table (Table3).3). Eight trained investigators independently screened titles in pairs of two. We calculated Fleiss’ Kappa, a measure of the degree of consistency between two or more raters to ensure high inter-... | Point estimates of the mean difference for each study (green squares) and the corresponding 95% Confidence Intervals (horizontal lines) are shown, with the size of the green square representing the relative weight of the study. The black diamond represents the overall pooled estimate, with the tips of the diamond repre... | Using preventive home monitoring to reduce hospital admission rates and reduce costs: a case study of telehealth among chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. | We studied whether preventive home monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce the frequency of hospital admissions and lower the cost of hospitalization. Patients were recruited from a health centre, general practitioner (GP) or the pulmonary hospital ward. They were randomize... | False |
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