Remote Monitoring Did Not Reduce Readmissions Or Increase Time At Home After Serious Infection

Remote monitoring for adults discharged after hospitalization for a serious infection did not increase the number of days spent at home during the 90 days following discharge, according to a recent study. The intervention also was not associated with lower readmission rates. Among Medicare-eligible adults age 65 and older, remote monitoring was associated with fewer days spent at home.

The randomized clinical trial included 1,289 adults recovering at home after hospital discharge for sepsis or lower respiratory tract infection who were at moderate or high risk for readmission. About 32.6% of participants had received intensive care. Participants . . .