Original paper

A Mobile Health Application to Track Patients After Gastrointestinal Surgery: Results from a Pilot Study

Volume: 21, Issue: 9, Pages: 1500 - 1505
Published: Jul 6, 2017
Abstract
Many surgical readmissions are preventable. Mobile health technology can identify nascent complications and potentially prevent readmission. We performed a pilot study of a new mobile health application in adults undergoing major abdominal surgery. Patients reported their pain, answered surveys, photographed their wound, were reminded to stay hydrated, and used a Fitbit™ device. Abnormal responses triggered alerts for further evaluation....
Paper Details
Title
A Mobile Health Application to Track Patients After Gastrointestinal Surgery: Results from a Pilot Study
Published Date
Jul 6, 2017
Volume
21
Issue
9
Pages
1500 - 1505
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