JMIR Publications

ABSTRACT

Background:

In the field of patient monitoring, there often remains a gap between clinical needs and the monitoring technologies available from industry. To conquer this, the Patient Monitoring Roundtable (PMRT) Live-Event series offers a sustainable and structured platform for innovation through focused small-group discussions, prioritizing deep engagement among stakeholders. By establishing a dynamic, low-barrier forum, the PMRT aims to serve as a thought leadership platform in patient monitoring and digital health, driving continuous improvement and shaping the future of healthcare technology.

Objective:

This paper pursues two main objectives: first, to describe the concept, implementation, and practical insights of the PMRT as a novel format for transdisciplinary collaboration in digital health; second, to evaluate its perceived impact and reception among participants.

Methods:

The concept and implementation of the format was described using internal planning documents, event materials, and communication records. To evaluate participant reception and perceived impact, a cross-sectional online survey was conducted between October 2024 and January 2025. The questionnaire was distributed at PMRT events and via digital channels, including the PMRT newsletter and LinkedIn.

Results:

The Patient Monitoring Roundtable (PMRT) was conducted 29 times between January 2022 and June 2025. It is usually structured in a keynote, followed by interactive small group workshops and a consecutive group discussion, concluded by a networking session. Examples of topics include alarm management, tele-surveillance and care, user testing of monitoring devices, implementation science, data protection and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine, and interoperability. Following each event, a structured set of post-event activities ensures continued engagement and knowledge dissemination. A total of 47 responses were included in the survey analysis. The two most represented professional backgrounds were industry representatives, and physicians. Other participants came from nursing, research, or other fields. Most respondents reported having experience in patient monitoring and digital health, with no notable differences across professional backgrounds or gender. More than half had attended several PMRT events. Formats such as small group discussions and workshops were viewed as highly effective in fostering dialogue. Most participants felt they were part of a professional community, and some reported having established new collaborations. Informal exchanges and interactive workshops were seen as the most valuable aspects of the event.

Conclusions:

The PMRT presents a novel, structured low-threshold platform for clinical centered transdisciplinary dialogue, professional networking, and knowledge exchange in the field of digital health. Participant reception confirms high acceptance and perceived impact, with many reporting strengthened community ties, new collaborations, and valuing the interactive workshop format. These findings demonstrate that the PMRT can serve both as an innovative collaboration model and as a platform with tangible benefits for its attendees.