Remote Patient Monitoring users reach 115 mln worldwide by 2027 - Juniper Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- A new study by Juniper Research revealed that the total number of patients using Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) solutions will reach 115.5 million globally by 2027, equating to 1.4 per cent of the total population.

According to Juniper Research in a statement, the growth of 67 per cent, an increase from only 75 million in 2023, is driven by greater pressure on healthcare systems, including clinical staff shortages and limited space within hospitals, driving the need for alternative healthcare solutions.

The research foresaw that by 2027, there will be 90 million cardiac patients using RPM solutions which will also indirectly decrease disease transmission rates and alleviate pressure on healthcare systems by reducing the demand for hospital beds.

Given the high global prevalence of cardiac conditions, the report recommended that healthcare providers use RPM solutions to monitor the heart rate and blood pressure of cardiac patients at home to lower the number of patients in hospital.

“There are a variety of connected devices that can be used for cardiac patient monitoring, for example blood pressure and heart rate monitors, which can be challenging for less technologically literate patients.

“Vendors must prioritise device simplification through software improvements, whilst also incorporating patient education to improve healthcare outcomes,” said its research author, Cara Malone.

RPM solutions encompass a variety of health monitoring devices which enable continuous communication between patients and healthcare providers without the need for close contact allowing care to be moved outside of overstressed healthcare facilities, thus boosting healthcare providers’ efficiency.

-- BERNAMA