Cost-effectiveness of a telemonitoring program (telEPOC program) in frequently admitted chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a typical disease among chronic and respiratory diseases. The costs associated with chronic disease care are rising dramatically, and this makes it necessary to redesign care processes, including new tools which allow the health system to be more sustainable...

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Published in:Journal of telemedicine and telecare 2024-01, Vol.30 (1), p.156-164
Main Authors: Esteban, Cristóbal, Antón, Ane, Moraza, Javier, Iriberri, Milagros, Larrauri, Mateo, Mar, Javier, Aramburu, Amaia, Quintana, José M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chronic illnesses
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cost analysis
Telemedicine
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Summary:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a typical disease among chronic and respiratory diseases. The costs associated with chronic disease care are rising dramatically, and this makes it necessary to redesign care processes, including new tools which allow the health system to be more sustainable without compromising on the quality of the care, compared to that currently provided. One approach may be to use information and communication technologies. In this context, we explored the cost-effectiveness of applying a telemonitoring system to a cohort of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with frequent readmissions (the telEPOC programme). We conducted an intervention study with a control group. The inclusion criteria used were having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (forced expiratory volume in the first second/forced vital capacity  
ISSN:1357-633X
1758-1109
DOI:10.1177/1357633X211037207