ArticleHeart rhythm O22026
Patient-initiated transmissions in remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices: Evaluating volume, clinical value, and short message service-based strategy to reduce unnecessary transmissions.
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- From sensation to action: expectation, appraisal, and decision-making in patient-triggered cardiac monitoring.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Remote monitoring (RM) has been shown to improve clinical outcomes compared with traditional in-office follow-up and has seen rapid adoption. However, most RM transmissions are nonactionable, contributing to clinical workload. Many cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) allow patient-initiated transmissions, which are frequently nonactionable. More efficient strategies are needed to manage this burden without compromising patient safety. Objective: This study aimed to describe the reasons behind patient-initiated transmissions in RM of CIEDs and assess the impact of a simple short message service (SMS)-based intervention to reduce unnecessary transmissions. Methods: At Helsinki University Hospital in 2024, each RM transmission was evaluated for its cause and resulting clinical action. Patient-initiated transmissions were analyzed for indications and outcomes. Beginning in June 2024, patients who sent transmissions without a clear medical reason received an SMS explaining RM procedures and device functionality. The effect of this intervention on transmission volume was measured. Results: 4020 CIEDs produced 8182 RM transmissions. Of the 8182 transmissions, 2268 (27.7%) were patient initiated, with an average of 0.049 transmissions per device per month. Among 1234 transmissions triggered by symptoms or unknown reasons, 85.0% were clinically nonactionable. Only 3.6% led to an in-office visit. After implementing the SMS intervention, the frequency of asymptomatic patient-initiated transmissions decreased by 31.2% ( Conclusion: Patient-initiated transmissions significantly contribute to RM workload, although most do not lead to clinical action. A simple SMS-based strategy effectively reduced nonactionable transmissions, enhancing the efficiency of RM workflows.
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