July 22, 2024
Health data from smartwatches enables collaborative dialogue between patients and caregivers.
Smartwatches and fitness trackers have become essential tools in the field of remote patient monitoring (RPM), and Garmin is at the forefront of this industry transformation. Packed with health and wellness features, Garmin smartwatches are easy to use and comfortable to wear, helping to increase patient engagement and adherence. Powered by the Garmin Health Connected Ecosystem, Garmin smartwatches can collect comprehensive patient data 24/7, enabling care providers to identify patterns that help build a holistic view of their patient’s health. The continuous collection of patient data increases the granularity of this critical information to support personalized medical interventions, foster collaboration and improve the patient’s journey through care.
Seamless integration of Garmin smartwatches enhances patient care
Garmin Health is committed to seamless integration. Standard SDKGarmin smartwatches can be directly integrated into the RPM application, allowing access to health and fitness data and configuring device features to meet program requirements. This allows the smartwatch to not only be a data source, but also play a key role in the collaborative dialogue between patients and caregivers. The goal is to raise the standard of care by empowering healthcare providers with insights from the smartwatch to make informed decisions and empowering patients to take an active role in their health.
Garmin Health’s integration capabilities are already facilitating the development of exemplary solutions and providing a glimpse into the vast possibilities that can be realized with smartwatch technology.
Medixine’s remote monitoring solutions support patient care
What is your goal? To address the global challenges of chronic disease and illness, Medicin We provide RPM solutions that aim to improve patient outcomes while minimizing costs and recognizing the significant impact on individuals and society.
What is the solution? At the core of Medixine’s approach is Medicin Suiteis a user-friendly platform that seamlessly connects software with a range of measurement devices. This integration allows for a smooth exchange of important health data between patients and healthcare professionals. Medixine Suite is designed to leverage a range of medical and wearable devices, such as fitness trackers and smartwatches, to support the management of a range of diseases and conditions. The system has been adopted by RPM services across Europe and the US, operated by the likes of Linde and Roche Diagnostics.
Garmin considerations: Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers play a key role in capturing valuable activity and sleep data.1 It collects data from individuals managing chronic conditions that helps medical professionals better understand the health status of each patient.
Future-proofing healthcare: Qurasoft’s SaniQ RPM Platform
What is your goal? Qurasoft aims to revolutionize healthcare by helping solve challenges such as cost pressures, physician shortages, and demographic trends. The company’s RPM platform aims to provide innovative solutions that enable future-proof healthcare, especially for patients with chronic diseases.
What is the solution? SanicQurasoft’s RPM platform integrates patient apps, external measurement devices, and web-based clinical software. The SaniQ platform allows doctors and medical professionals to record vital signs in real time, communicate digitally (via chat and video consultations), and manage medications digitally. This remote monitoring solution aims to support informed medicine by providing clinically relevant data and reduce face-to-face patient visits and procedures.
Garmin considerations: Garmin smartwatches are seamlessly integrated with SaniQ, allowing the devices to collect real-time vital signs from patients’ homes. Data such as heart rate is collected by the device.1Data such as step count, pulse oxygen concentration (SpO2), heart rate variability (HRV) and respiration rate are sent directly to the SaniQ platform, providing healthcare professionals with information 24/7. A successful example of collaboration is Telementor COPD. study It focuses on preventing exacerbations of COPD, a common lung disease.
Remote Patient Monitoring with Vitalera
What is your goal? Innovative Wearable Solutions Vitarella (Formerly Human ITcare) and Vitalair Brazil It aims to aid in the early detection of health problems in patients on long-term oxygen therapy.
What is the solution? Vitalera and VitalAire Brazil are using Garmin smartwatches and fitness trackers in their VitalSign project to provide patients with continuous monitoring while providing individualized care and treatment plans.
Garmin considerations: Integrating Garmin technology into vitalera’s platform sets a new standard for personalized care. Read the vitalera blog post to learn more.
Optimize your heart health with Movn Health
What is your goal? Movn Health Through their virtual care model, they are reducing anxiety, promoting recovery and supporting patients who have recently experienced a heart attack. Their mission is to create opportunities for improved cardiac health and, through that, to help patients live more fulfilling lives, regardless of their situation.
What is the solution? The solution offers virtual cardiac rehabilitation, RPM and chronic disease management through user-friendly technology. Combining a dedicated care team, remote monitoring and coaching, it aims to optimize cardiac health and reduce the likelihood of future events and readmissions. Patients receive care from their own home through one-on-one or group video appointments. Equipped with a comprehensive care kit that includes a Garmin Venu Sq smartwatch, patients can manage their cardiac health program from virtually anywhere.
Garmin considerations: Garmin is an integral part of the solution through its smartwatch and dashboard integration. Garmin Health APIWith the app installed and running on a compatible smartphone, heart rate, exercise, SpO2 and steps are continuously monitored and data is tied directly to patient records. Out-of-range value alerts warn patients during exercise. Real-time data sharing across Garmin devices and platforms supports our mission to improve patients’ cardiac health and exercise outcomes.
Embracing the Future: The Evolution of Garmin Smartwatches and Digital Health
The synergy between smartwatches and collaboration platforms transcends traditional boundaries, allowing healthcare professionals to envision a future where patient care is dynamic, proactive and highly personalized. Embracing the evolving healthcare environment, Garmin smartwatches have the potential to contribute to a future where remote patient monitoring is seamlessly integrated into everyday life.
Want to learn more about Garmin Health in RPM or general healthcare? Visit the Garmin Health solutions page for more information. Please contact us here Whether Garmin wearable technology and the Garmin Health Connected Ecosystem could play a key role in your next project.
1Garmin devices are not designed or intended to monitor or diagnose any disease or medical condition. Information regarding measurement accuracy can be found here..
