Abstract
BackgroundRemote monitoring (RM) is recommended for patients with cardiovascular implantable electronic devices, yet many individuals, especially those living in underserved communities, fail to receive this guideline-directed care. Multilevel interventions that target patient and clinic-level barriers to RM care may be beneficial. ObjectivesThis study sought to evaluate a remotely delivered, patient-centered intervention to improve RM activation and adherence and reduce disparities in RM care. MethodsThe intervention provides home delivery of remote monitor, phone-based education, monitor setup, and facilitation of first transmission. A retrospective cohort analysis was performed using RM data from 190,643 patients (71.6 ± 12.7 years of age, 40.5% female) implanted with a pacemaker or defibrillator at 4,195 U.S. clinics between October 2015 and October 2019. Outcomes included RM activation (12 weeks and 1-year postimplantation) and adherence to clinic-scheduled transmissions. Patients receiving a cardiovascular implantable electronic deviceimplant 0 to 730 days before (control group, n = 95,861) and after (intervention group, n = 94,782) intervention launch were compared using logistic regression and generalized estimating equations. Multivariable models included patient, clinic, and neighborhood socioeconomic characteristics. ResultsThe odds of achieving guideline-recommended activation were significantly higher in the intervention group at 12 weeks (OR: 2.99; 76.7% vs 60.9%; P < 0.001) and 1 year (OR: 3.05; 88.2% vs 79.3%; P < 0.001). Adherence to scheduled transmissions was also higher in the intervention group compared with the control group (OR: 2.18; 89.1% vs 81.9%; P < 0.001). Preintervention disparities in RM activation and adherence were reduced in underserved groups following the intervention. ConclusionsA remotely delivered patient-centered intervention was associated with earlier activation and improved adherence to RM while reducing disparities in RM care.
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