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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Remote Continuous Blood Oxygen Monitoring
Device in Nursing Home Residents: A Pilot Study

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H. Hsu, C. Lin, M. Tang, and Y. Huang 1
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Department of Nursing, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Chinese Taipei
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Background: Annually, the population of elderly individuals with disable increases, paralleled by a
chronic shortage of healthcare staff in nursing homes. The implementation of automatic remote
continuous blood exygen monitoring systems could aid clinical staff by saving time and providing
real-time, precise care. However, the benefits of such technology are seldom explored.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the impact of remote continuous blood oxygen monitoring
devices on managing low blood oxygen levels in nursing home residents.

Methods: A total of 29 participants (mean age 78.8 years; 14 males, 15 females) were allocated into
two groups; the experimental group (n=18), which utilized remote continuous blood oxygen monitoring
devices, and the control group (n=11), which adhered to a traditional care regimen. The study
monitored fluctuations in blood oxygen levels and related warning events for both groups.

Results: The experimental group demonstrated a significantly higher rate of detection for low blood
oxygen levels than the control group, evidenced by a marked statistical difference (p=0.001)

Conclusion: Remote continuous blood oxygen monitoring devices notably reduce workload and
provide real-time alerts, enabling clinical nursing staff to offer timely and essential care to residents
in nursing homes.

Oral Presentation Abstracts
Keywords: nursing home, smart technology, digital health, long-term care, remote continuous blood
oxygen monitoring

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Correspondence: Hui-Chen Hsu, Department of Nursing, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University,
Chinese Taipei
E-mail: janny7janny7@gmail.com

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