India’s healthcare sector is undergoing a transformative shift, especially with the growing adoption of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and Digital Therapeutics (DTx). These technologies are playing a crucial role in advancing Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), which is becoming increasingly important due to rising chronic disease burdens, rural healthcare challenges, and the growing demand for at-home care.
Emerging technology is strongly advancing Remote Patient Monitoring by adding connectivity, access, and patient engagement. IoMT ecosystem through intelligent thermometers, digital cuff blood pressure devices, and inhalers provides real-time back-and-forth communication between the clinician and patient, supporting more reactive care. Cloud infrastructure supports this with the ability to provide seamless access to patient data across health systems, and it is particularly important for coordinated and collaborative care to manage complicated, multi-specialty cases. DTx like computerized cognitive-behavioural therapy and diabetes education programs can be incorporated with RPM to facilitate behaviour change and provide condition-specific interventions, said Dr. Kaninika Verma, founder & advisor, Global Cloud Cayr, a healthcare start-up.
Furthermore, virtual and augmented reality (AR/VR) technologies are employed in physical and mental health treatments, providing interactive distance rehabilitation and mindfulness training for encouraging patient involvement and rehabilitation, she added.
RPM is a critical element along the entire continuum of care from early diagnosis and prevention, through post-acute rehabilitation, to long-duration disease management. The Covid-19 pandemic induced unprecedented growth in RPM, and today it is transforming where, how, and when care is being delivered, she said.
Fuelled by some trends RPM is undergoing a radical makeover. Convergence with AI and predictive analytics allows it to analyze huge volumes of patient data, detect anomalies, and forecast adverse events, enabling timely interventions. As data sharing is on the upswing, stringent security measures like blockchain, zero-trust architecture, and end-to-end encryption are being implemented to ensure patient confidentiality and regulatory requirements, Dr Kaninika told Pharmabiz.
Through real-time reminders, improved cost-effectiveness via prevention of problems and optimal use of clinical resources, RPM enables patients access to their own health data, encouraging higher participation and better self-management. We see going forward, RPM facilitate a shift away from reactive and towards predictive and preventive care. AI-powered decision support tools will grow increasingly sophisticated, capable of generating highly personalized recommendations for care. Home-based care will be the new standard for most patients, facilitated by accessible self-monitoring platforms and virtual care teams. In addition, ongoing efforts toward global regulation, data interoperability, and device standardization will be crucial to expanding RPM in a sustainable manner.
We are convinced that RPM is no longer a future prospect, instead it is the reality of healthcare. Through the coming together of AI, IoMT, cloud computing, and telehealth, RPM is enabling a new model of care that’s more intelligent, connected, and heavily patient-centred. As these technologies continue to evolve, RPM will be leading the way in terms of improving outcomes, reducing costs, and enhancing the healthcare experience, while at the same time improving the quality of life, noted Dr Kaninika.
Source : Pharmabiz
