Is There Clinical Evidence of Its Effectiveness?
Recent studies have demonstrated that telemonitoring improves both the quantity and quality of life for patients with chronic diseases. This approach not only enhances symptom management and treatment adherence but also reduces healthcare costs by decreasing hospitalizations and the need for intensive care.
* The
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***Self-monitoring of blood pressure in hypertension: a systematic review and individual
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Heart Failure Re-hospitalizations
59%
Poorly Controlled Hypertension
56%
