Table 1 Summary of included systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Condition | No. of reviews | No. of primary research studies | Intervention | Healthcare utilization measure (s) | Monitored data | Purpose of self-monitoring | CCAa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hypertension | 2 | 26 | Telemonitoring | GP attendance | Blood pressure | To increase adherence to hypertensive medication, reduce clinical inertia and provide information about the efficacy of treatment in order to alter medication dosage. | 15.38Â % |
COPD | 2 | 15 | Action planning & telehealthcare | Hospitalisation, ER visits, GP attendance, discharge to higher levels of care. | Symptoms | PEF is measured and recorded daily in order to adjustment medication. | 0Â % |
Heart failure | 13 | 160 | Telemonitoring | Hospitalisation, readmission rates, length of stay, ER visits, home visits, outpatient visits, | Symptoms, weight | Frequent monitoring will allow for early signs and symptoms of decline. | 6.67Â % |