Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Formative Research
Date Submitted: Aug 17, 2021
Open Peer Review Period: Aug 17, 2021 - Aug 25, 2021
Date Accepted: Jan 26, 2022
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Remote Patient Monitoring Utilization of a Smart Sock Among Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy: Real-World Registry Findings
ABSTRACT
Background:
Remote patient monitoring (RPM) devices are increasingly utilized in caring for patients to reduce risks of complications. Temperature monitoring specifically has been shown in previous studies to provide a useful signal of inflammation that may help prevent foot ulcers.
Objective:
In this study we evaluated the utilization data for patients prescribed smart socks as remote temperature monitoring devices.
Methods:
The study evaluated data from a patient registry from January to July 2021. The utilization data beginning the first full month of being on the smart socks was evaluated along with retention over time, average time worn, and number of days worn per month and per week.
Results:
162 patients wore the smart socks RPM device between 22-25 days a month on average. Retention was 93% at the end of the 7-month period with a total of 12 patients that were lost to follow-up during the period. Average days worn per week was 5.8. The percent of patients with utilization greater than 15 days was between 79-91% each month.
Conclusions:
The presented study demonstrated a high level of utilization of a smart sock RPM device with a high compliance rate. Future prospective study on the clinical outcomes after the use of the smart socks may further solidify the idea of temperature monitoring on foot ulcer prevention. Clinical Trial: Temperature and Activity Data from the “Siren Socks and Foot Monitoring System” – A Multicenter Post Market Registry Study with Retrospective and Prospective Analysis - WCG IRB study number 1284366.
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