What’s the trend of remote patient monitoring devices in 2022?

 

The digital transformation has largely been accelerated by the coronavirus pandemics, which pushes remote patient monitoring (RPM) to its important place in healthcare. RPM is expected to see its continuous bloom in 2022. RPM devices are becoming smarter and more affordable as manufacturers who traditionally targeted hospitals and clinics now see more opportunities and potentials from their consumers. 

A lot of revolutionary technology is currently being applied in remote patient monitoring, making it possible for more innovative devices to emerge in the market. Patients will be more engaged and knowledgeable about their health conditions and treatments.

What is remote patient monitoring (RPM)?

Often abbreviated as RPM, remote patient monitoring is a healthcare method in which the latest information technology is adopted to gather patients’ vital data outside of traditional hospitals and clinics. RPM devices can be directly used into the house and where people live and work every day. 

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) depends on technology and software to connect patients to providers in healthcare environments. Data and health info transfer between patients and devices digitally, with security functions to avoid personal information from leaking.

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is particularly beneficial in remote and distant locations where patients are inconvenient and impossible to conduct daily checks. Due to hospitals and clinics shutting down because of pandemics, remote patient monitoring becomes more and more crucial for patients in need.

History of development of remote patient monitoring

1924 The use of the radio for medical consultation was shown on a speculative cover of Radio News magazine. 

1948 In Pennsylvania, a doctor sent X-ray images over telephone wires to another doctor.

1959 Neurological examinations started to be electronically transmitted for consultation.

1960  Psychiatric consultations started to be transmitted by closed-circuit television.

1967 Physicians started transmitting EKGs over telephone wires.

1970s Remote patient monitoring program was developed to predict healthcare in Arizona. It experienced a number of obstacles and stopped in 1977, but NASA used this technology to improve its space technology.

1990S With the development of the internet and broadband infrastructure, new RPM devices have expanded. 

Now Remote patient monitoring ranges more than telemunicated exams, or sending X-rays and CT scans. Patients can stay where they are to check health conditions and receive quality healthcare.

Top 5 trends of remote patient monitoring devices in 2022

1. The use of RPM devices will increase over time

Sited from Insider Intelligence

According to Research and Markets, the global RPM market is expected to be worth over $1.7 billion by 2027, up to approximately 128% from what the market currently represents. In the US, remote patient monitoring users are witnessed to grow each following year, taking up more than 11% by 2024. 

Remote patient monitoring is adopted at a fast speed due to the advanced technology applied and transparency of its results. A continuous growing number of users, long duration of the pandemics and more investments entering the RPM devices market also make the use of RPM devices foresee a growth in 2022.

2. RPM Device makers are partnering with new players to expand their market share

Traditional RPM device makers only provide devices with single functions targeting specific patients. Nowadays and in 2022, more and more new players enter the market, making the industry more complete and the divisions are becoming more varied and clear. For example, as device maker, Linktop partners with telehealth platforms to provide smarter RPM solutions to patients, which is largely welcomed by particularly those who need to check their health condition on a daily basis.

3. Device makers are making their solutions smaller and less invasive

With the development of RPM technology, people’s requirements and demand for RPM devices are higher and more personalized. The appearance tends to be more delicate, and the size will be smaller and lighter so that patients will be able to bring it everywhere. In addition, examining can be painful, particularly for patients suffering from diabetes. To better improve this group of people’s medical experience, device makers are developing monitors less invasive.

4. RPM devices are becoming more various and cost-effective

The variety of RPM devices will be more vivid in 2022. Traditional RPM devices track 7 respective common features, including blood pressure, glucose, heart rate, ECG, pulse, weight and wearables. Products of the future offer multi-functional checks with reasonable prices, for instance, Linktop 6-in-1 Remote Health Monitor measures 6 vital health data, Including oximetry, heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, blood glucose, and ECG features. 

5. RPM devices enables constant care relationship between patients and caregivers, offering a continuous stream of real-time health data

By nature, due to the convenience, remote patient monitoring enables patients to continuously track their health conditions therefore help improve the quality of care. Not only are patients more engaged and clear about their own health but caregivers are also more knowledgeable about their patients’ disease conditions with a more constant track of data, which provides a clearer picture of health conditions. This gives clinicians the opportunity to know what’s happening with patients on a daily basis.