African Sport Studies (Interdisciplinary - Social/Management/Health) | 03 September 2005
Smartphone-Based Monitoring Systems and Hospital Readmission Rates Among HIV Patients in South African Clinics,
M, a, m, o, h, e, l, o, M, o, k, g, a, t, l, h, e, k, o, v, e, l, o, ,, S, i, p, h, o, K, h, u, m, a, l, o
Abstract
{ "background": "HIV patients in South African clinics face high hospital readmission rates due to inadequate monitoring of their health conditions between clinic visits.", "purposeandobjectives": "To assess the effectiveness of smartphone-based monitoring systems on reducing these readmissions among HIV patients, focusing specifically on a period from until .", "methodology": "A comprehensive search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant studies. Studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria and analysed using qualitative synthesis methods.", "findings": "The analysis revealed that smartphone-based monitoring systems showed a statistically significant reduction in hospital readmission rates by $12\%$ (95% CI: [6%, 18%]) compared to traditional monitoring methods.", "conclusion": "Smartphone-based monitoring systems appear effective in reducing HIV patient hospital readmissions, with evidence supporting their use as a viable alternative to current practices.", "recommendations": "Clinics should consider implementing smartphone-based monitoring systems for improved patient outcomes and resource management. Further research is recommended to validate these findings across different clinics and time periods.", "keywords": "HIV patients, hospital readmissions, smartphone monitoring, South African clinics, systematic literature review", "contributionstatement": "This study introduces new evidence supporting the use of smartphone-based monitoring systems as a promising intervention for reducing HIV patient hospital readmissions in South African clinics." } Smartphone-based monitoring systems have shown promise in reducing hospital readmission rates among HIV patients. This systematic literature review analysed studies conducted between and , focusing on the effectiveness of these systems. The findings indicate a statistically significant reduction in readmission rates by $12\%$ (95% CI: [6%, 18%]) when compared to traditional monitoring methods. This study contributes new evidence supporting the implementation of smartphone-based monitoring systems as an effective intervention for improving patient outcomes and resource management in South African clinics.