Effectiveness of Telemonitoring in Reducing Hospitalization and Associated Costs for Patients With Heart Failure in Finland: Nonrandomized Pre-Post Telemonitoring Study

• Main Authors: Jorma Kokkonen (Author), Pirjo Mustonen (Author), Eija Heikkilä (Author), Riikka-Leena Leskelä (Author), Paula Pennanen (Author), Kati Krühn (Author), Arto Jalkanen (Author), Jussi-Pekka Laakso (Author), Jari Kempers (Author), Sami Väisänen (Author), Paulus Torkki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundMany patients with chronic heart failure (HF) experience a reduced health status, leading to readmission after hospitalization despite receiving conventional care. Telemonitoring approaches aim to improve the early detection of HF decompensations and prevent readmissions. However, knowledg...