Optimising Remote Monitoring for Cardiac Devices
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmad Shumaila, Sam Straw, John Gierula, Eleri Roberts, Jason Collinson, Matthew Swift, Chris Monkhouse, Lucy Broadhurst, Annabel Allan, Haqeel Jamil, Anne Dixon, Paula Black, Ian Pinnell, Hannah Law, Natalie Archer, Fozia Ahmed, Maria Paton
Primary Institution: Leeds Institute for Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
Hypothesis
What are the best practices for remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices in the UK?
Conclusion
There is strong agreement on best practices for remote monitoring of cardiac implantable electronic devices among UK healthcare professionals.
Supporting Evidence
- 79 statements achieved high agreement (≥90%) among experts.
- 20 statements showed moderate agreement (75%–89%).
- 15 statements did not achieve consensus.
- Key recommendations include ensuring patient access and adequate resources.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses agree on how to best monitor heart devices from afar, making it easier for patients to get help without going to the hospital.
Methodology
A modified Delphi method was used to gather expert opinions through structured questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the lack of demographic data and reliance on expert opinion.
Limitations
The study did not pilot test the survey and did not collect demographic information, limiting representativeness.
Participant Demographics
{"total":15,"male":7,"female":8,"professional_roles":["Consultant cardiologist","Clinical academic","Clinical cardiac scientist/physiologist","Cardiac specialist nurse","CRM support worker","Patient representative"],"regions":["South West of England","South of England","Greater London","North of England","North West England","Scotland","Northern Ireland"]}
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