Publications by authors named "Kristin Montgomery"
Mobile Monitoring-Enabled Telehealth for Patients with Complex Chronic Illnesses.
Stud Health Technol Inform
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Telehealth can improve the management of chronic diseases better than just clinic visits, especially when paired with mobile monitoring technologies.
- The integration of data from remote monitoring devices into electronic health records (EHR) allows for real-time tracking and alerts for clinicians when patients' health metrics are out of range.
- A nurse and pharmacist-led telehealth model for patients with diabetes and hypertension utilizes this system to enhance care and streamline documentation during telehealth appointments.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to determine if an Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) program could help reduce depression and improve confidence in managing heart health among patients with heart conditions.
- Conducted at a single outpatient center, the study included 268 patients, most of whom were men with an average age of 69.
- Results showed significant improvements in depression levels and cardiac self-efficacy across all participants, with the most notable changes seen in those who initially had moderate to severe depressive symptoms.
Benefits of the First Pritikin Outpatient Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the effectiveness of the Pritikin intensive cardiac rehabilitation (ICR) program, aiming to see its benefits for patients with heart issues, as covered by Medicare.
- Researchers analyzed data from 2013 to 2019, comparing ICR and traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) to assess changes in health metrics such as weight, exercise performance, and quality of life.
- Findings revealed ICR patients showed significant improvements in various health measures over a shorter time compared to CR, suggesting that this program may be more effective for cardiovascular health.