Evidence Portal

Medical care carried out through video conferencing tools. This could involve consultations between patients and clinicians in order to monitor, diagnose and treat ill health or a means to provide peer to peer support.

The remote exchange of data between a patient at home and their clinicians. Telehealth equipment can take measurements such as blood pressure, weight, blood oxygen saturation levels, ECG, temperature and other vital signs.

Remote real time monitoring to manage the risks associated with independent living. Examples include alarms, sensors, GPS. Alerts can be sent linked to a ‘call monitoring centre’ where a response could range from advice to an emergency call out.