Remote Patient Monitoring for Kidney Disease Management
Imagine being attuned to your patients’ evolving conditions without them leaving their homes. With Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) by CoachCare, nephrologists can monitor and treat individuals managing chronic kidney disease without the need for an office visit.
RPM is ideal for providers who want to anticipate their patients’ needs, track their condition between visits, and extend their services to prospective clients who live far away or have other limitations preventing regular office visits.
With CoachCare Remote Patient Monitoring, doctors can continuously monitor and analyze their patients. Through a wearable device, patients provide data to the fully remote platform, allowing providers to help manage their condition between visits, catch symptoms before they worsen, and give patients greater peace of mind regarding their health.
Remote Patient Monitoring can be instrumental in the fight against kidney disease. Many symptoms of kidney disease can be tracked with smart RPM devices.
At CoachCare, we offer state-of-the-art technology with AI that can detect when something is amiss, possibly even before the patient notices that something might be wrong.
Types of Kidney Disease
For people managing chronic kidney disease, RPM is essential. Staying on top of blood pressure, blood glucose, and body weight allows patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. That’s why CoachCare offers a variety of devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, glucometers, and scales, to help both providers and patients track these vital metrics.
Managing chronic kidney disease is much easier with RPM technology. The following are kidney diseases that RPM can help monitor.
Lupus nephritis
One of the early signs of Lupus Nephritis is high blood pressure due to an increase in fluid retention. High blood pressure can also place extra strain on the heart. But with a heart rate monitoring cuff from CoachCare, doctors can note changes in someone’s heart rate, and even receive an alert if the patient demonstrates worrisome changes.
Glomerulonephritis
Similar to lupus nephritis, an early symptom of glomerulonephritis can be increased blood pressure, highlighting the usefulness of remote monitoring tools like blood pressure cuffs.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD)
The most common sign of PKD is increased blood pressure. If a patient is at high risk for PKD, a blood pressure cuff can provide peace of mind by detecting this telltale sign of the illness before it progresses further.
Alport syndrome
Alport syndrome is a genetic condition, so if you have a patient who knows that they are genetically at risk of developing Alport symptoms, then their blood pressure can be an early indicator that tips off doctors before they experience more frightening symptoms like, for example, blood in the urine.
These are just a few types of kidney disease that can be more easily and effectively monitored through RPM. Since most chronic kidney disease is caused by hypertension, the ability to measure blood pressure remotely can change the outlook for patients who might otherwise require frequent travel to appointments.
By sampling and analyzing metrics such as blood pressure and body weight, and staying ahead of evolving conditions like fluid buildup, it’s possible to track the progression of these and other kidney diseases using RPM.
Remote Patient Monitoring for Nephrology
When it comes to managing kidney disease, the best path toward achieving a desirable outcome is staying abreast of potential risks as their symptoms arise. Living with chronic kidney disease necessitates careful monitoring of all symptoms. In fact, the most effective tactic in kidney disease management is controlling blood pressure. RPM for nephrology has proven to be an ideal tool for monitoring hypertension and other risk factors such as weight gain, fluid buildup due to compromised kidney function, and blood glucose instability.
Patient Monitoring Devices for Kidney Disease
There are certain difficulties inherent in treating diseases that require constant monitoring.
Fortunately, advances in remote health technology have improved the protocols of care and treatment for patients with kidney disease. CoachCare’s wearable health monitoring devices can alleviate some of the challenges involved in kidney disease management and facilitate better responses from providers and better outcomes for patients.
Each of the following health monitoring devices offered by CoachCare is designed to promote safe, intuitive, and effective RPM for kidney disease management.
- Balance Smart Scale
- BEAT Blood Pressure Cuff
- SCAN Smart Glucometer
These devices deliver real-time patient progress as well as an opportunity to provide additional revenue streams for your practice.
How Remote Patient Monitoring Can Help with Kidney Disease Management
Recent advancements in digital health technology are changing the way providers care for their patients, particularly those who may have trouble reaching them for regular office visits. As a result, RPM is transforming how providers track the progress of patients managing chronic kidney disease. As a leader in RPM services for kidney disease care, CoachCare offers a host of innovative devices, software, and training services to providers who wish to incorporate RPM into their treatment protocols.
Our services cater to a range of providers, from individual practices to large healthcare systems. Visit CoachCare online to learn more about our offerings and get started with an optimized patient monitoring platform. RPM is redefining kidney disease treatment, and CoachCare is at the forefront.