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Patients who used telemedicine to check in with providers after vascular surgery demonstrated higher care satisfaction than peers discharged under normal care processes, according to a study published in Annals of Vascular Surgery.
For the study, researchers examined the outcomes and recovery process of 30 vascular surgery patients in Appalachia who all had surgical incisions in their groins. Sixteen patients received tablets with telemedicine capabilities that transmitted data to nurse care managers, along with a home monitoring kit that included thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, scales and pulse oximeters. Care managers logged into the telemedicine platform to review patient data, identify abnormalities and intervene accordingly.