Rural-Urban Comparison of Telehome Monitoring for Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Telemedicine Journal and E-health : the Official Journal of the American Telemedicine Association
Mirou Jaana, Heather Sherrard

Abstract

Rural geographic isolation may act as a promoting or restraining variable to the diffusion of technology and healthy aging in the community. Telehome monitoring (TM) leverages technology to support seniors living in the community with chronic conditions. To date, limited research has investigated the utilization of TM in rural settings. This study assesses the comparative utilization of TM for patients with heart failure in rural versus urban environments. We conducted a cross-sectional study involving chart reviews of all patients enrolled in the TM program at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute during 2014. Data were extracted on urban/rural status, demographic characteristics, and process and outcomes of care. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted. More rural patients did not have a documented reason for emergency room visits compared to urban patients. There was no significant association between the urban/rural status and the process and outcome measures at the multivariate level. Being followed-up regularly by a family physician and a specialist, as opposed to a specialist or general practitioner only, was associated with significantly longer TM period and a higher number of diuretic adjust...Continue Reading

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