Examining the implications of analytical and remote monitoring in pharmacy practice

摘要

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) incorporates digital technology that collects health data from individuals in one location and electronically transmits secure data to healthcare providers in a different location for review and assessment. This allows healthcare professionals to make recommendations to optimise patient care without the patient having to be in the healthcare setting. With the implementation of RPM, pharmacists can use objective data obtained by remote devices to monitor patients and provide recommendations, medication therapy management, adherence counselling, and education for patients or their caregivers on ways to optimise clinical outcomes. Whether engaging in telemedicine or telepharmacy, pharmacists are integral members of interdisciplinary patient care. This article provides an overview of various RPM applications reported in the literature and highlights areas with pharmacist involvement, as well as areas in which pharmacists could integrate in the future.