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Lawrence Township, NJ 08648

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Functional Medicine in New Jersey: Introducing Remote Patient Monitoring

 

The future of functional medicine is brighter than ever. At the Sleep and Wellness Center, we are happy to announce our newest service, Remote Patient Monitoring. Thanks to this technology, we will be able to monitor your vital signs in real time even if you are at home or in a remote location. Here’s everything you need to know about our newest service:

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What is Remote Patient Monitoring?

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a technology that allows for the observation of patients outside traditional clinical environments. This approach can enhance access to healthcare and reduce delivery costs. RPM involves continuous remote care by physicians, often to monitor physical symptoms, manage chronic conditions, or support post-hospitalization rehabilitation.

There are different types of devices used for remote patient monitoring, each one corresponding to and addressing the patient’s specific medical needs: 

Chronic Disease Management

  • Diabetes: Continuous glucose monitors help patients and healthcare providers manage blood sugar levels more effectively

  • Heart Disease: Devices like heart rate monitors and blood pressure cuffs provide real-time data to manage heart conditions

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Pulse oximeters and other respiratory monitors help track oxygen levels and respiratory function

Post-Surgical Recovery

  • Monitoring Recovery: RPM devices track vital signs and other health metrics to ensure patients are recovering well after surgery

  • Early Detection of Complications: Continuous monitoring helps detect any post-surgical complications early, allowing for prompt intervention

Pregnancy Monitoring

  • Fetal Monitor: These devices track the fetus and the mother’s health, ensuring a healthy pregnancy
  • Blood Pressure Monitors: Monitoring blood pressure helps manage conditions like preeclampsia

What Are the Advantages of Remote Patient Monitoring?

  • Improved Patient Care and Health Outcomes

RPM allows for the continuous monitoring of vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. This real-time data enables healthcare providers to detect potential issues early and intervene promptly, reducing the risk of complications.

At the same time, by providing timely and accurate insights into patients’ conditions, RPM helps manage chronic illnesses, reducing hospitalizations and readmissions.

  • Convenience for Both Patient and Doctor

Patients can monitor their health from the comfort of their homes, reducing the need for frequent clinic visits. This is highly beneficial for those living in rural or underserved areas.

RPM makes healthcare more accessible, particularly for patients who have difficulty traveling to healthcare facilities. 

  • Better Management of Chronic Illnesses

PRM provides a constant flow of health data, allowing healthcare providers to adjust treatments as needed and improve patient outcomes.

Continuous monitoring also helps in the early detection of potential health issues, reducing the risk of severe episodes.

  • Cost-Effectiveness

RPM can significantly reduce healthcare costs by minimizing the need for in-person visits and hospitalizations.

By enabling remote monitoring, healthcare providers can allocate resources more efficiently and focus on patients who need immediate attention.

  • Increased Patient Engagement

RPM empowers patients to take an active role in their healthcare by providing them with tools to monitor their health and adhere to treatment plans.

Enhanced communication between patients and healthcare providers leads to better health outcomes and higher patient satisfaction. 

Functional Medicine in New Jersey at the Sleep and Wellness Center

At the Sleep and Wellness Center, we proudly take integrative and functional medicine as a core belief. Functional medicine is a balanced combination of traditional Western medical practices and “alternative” or “integrative” medicine focuses. This way, the focus is put on prevention through implementing the right nutrition, diet, and exercise routines. At the same time, it harnesses the latest lab technologies and other diagnostic techniques, as well as prescribed medication and/or natural remedies and stress management techniques.

Our office is available for consultations at 31 East Darrah Lane, Lawrence Township, NJ. To schedule an appointment, call 855-611-9116.

Senior Author: 

Mahmood I. Siddique, D.O., FACP, FCCP, FAASM
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Rutgers RWJ Medical School

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only.
Mahmood I. Siddique, D.O., FACP, FCCP, FAASM
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Rutgers RWJ Medical School

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