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An integrated care solution for the electrocardiogram monitoring

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posted on 2023-05-21, 02:53 authored by Josephine ChowJosephine Chow, Hopkins, A, Dimitri, H, Tie, H, Williams, R, Rajaratnam, R, Gopinath, S, Lazarovska, S, Andrijevic, S, Premawardhana, U, Gonzalez-Arce, VE, McDougall, A

Purpose: This study has demonstrated how technology may contribute to integrated care solutions by comparing conventional ward telemetry (WT) to a wearable ECG monitor (S-Patch) to detect atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with stroke.

Design/methodology/approach: 51 patients admitted for stroke workup were recruited across two major tertiary centres to compare WT monitoring for two days versus S-Patch for four days in the detection of AF. The efficacy to detect AF using both technologies was assessed via data extractions and medical officer review. A matrix was used to measure nursing/patient satisfaction and setup/resource times were assessed.

Findings: Patients (84–94%) and nursing staff (75–95%) preferred the S-Patch wearable technology. Non-parametric tests indicated significant time saving for removal of S-Patch versus WT [2.2 min vs 5.1 min (p = 0.00)]. Efficacy of S-Patch to detect AF following medical officer review was greater than WT, with seven patients identified with AF by S-Patch versus one using WT. The S-patch had a false positive rate of 78%.

Research limitations/implications: The S-Patch is sensitive in the detection of AF; however, it showed a high false-positive rate with automated reporting. This study has provided insight into the details of delivery of integrated healthcare using wearable technology.

Originality/value: The technology and partnership were the first-in-kind in Australia. The S-Patch had a higher detection rate of AF compared to WT which allows patients to be anti-coagulated appropriately for the prevention of further stroke. The results of this study will be ideally placed to inform future policy in integrated healthcare using new technologies.

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Publication title

Journal of Integrated Care

Volume

29

Pagination

61-71

ISSN

1476-9018

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

Emerald Publishing Limited

Place of publication

United Kingdom

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  • Restricted

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Nursing

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