Remote patient monitoring (RPM) can be crucial in addressing non-adherence, which is often responsible for up to 50% of treatment failures. RPM, as it applies to respiratory muscle training (RMT), is a treatment used to strengthen the muscles involved in breathing by addressing non-adherence and optimizing patient outcomes. Here’s how RPM benefits RMT specifically:
Real-Time Feedback on Respiratory Performance: RPM devices used in RMT can continuously track lung capacity, breathing endurance, and respiratory muscle strength metrics. Patients can receive instant feedback on their progress, which encourages adherence and helps them understand how their efforts are improving their respiratory function.
Tailored RMT Programs: RPM allows for personalized RMT programs, adjusting the intensity and duration of exercises based on real-time data. By personalizing the training to individual needs and abilities, patients are more likely to adhere because the program feels attainable and customized to their progress.
Early Detection of Setbacks: RPM helps healthcare providers detect any decline in respiratory function early, allowing for timely intervention. Suppose a patient is not completing exercises correctly or is falling behind in their progress. In that case, RPM can alert the patient and the provider, enabling adjustments or additional support to keep the patient on track.
Enhanced Accountability and Motivation: With RPM, patients know that their respiratory exercises and progress are monitored, increasing their accountability. The sense of being monitored and seeing their progress visually through metrics enhances motivation and can reduce non-adherence, which is crucial for long-term success in RMT.
Integration with Other Health Metrics: RPM can track respiratory data and other vital signs like heart rate and oxygen saturation. This holistic view of the patient’s health helps providers better understand how RMT contributes to overall wellness and ensures that RMT aligns with other treatments, reducing treatment failures due to unrecognized health issues.
Support for At-Home RMT Programs: Many patients with chronic respiratory conditions, such as COPD or asthma, or those recovering from surgery often perform RMT at home. RPM ensures they can follow through on their home-based training plans without losing the support of their healthcare team. It provides a seamless connection between clinic visits, reducing the risk of treatment gaps between appointments.
By integrating RPM into RMT programs, patients and providers can collaborate to ensure adherence, adjust treatment plans based on real-time data, and achieve better health outcomes. This will reduce the high rate of treatment failures linked to non-adherence.