Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Perceived Efficiency and Acceptability of Remote Real-time Health Monitoring System in Elderly Residential Setting and Community Isolation Facility (NCT NCT05302440)

NCT ID: NCT05302440

Last Updated: 2024-07-05

Results Overview

After every shift for 14 days, the staff fill in a survey for the following item with 5-point Likert scale (5= Strongly Agree, 1= Strongly Disagree): 3\. The remote real-time health monitoring system reduces your time for measuring vital signs of the residents in the previous shift

• Recruitment status: COMPLETED
• Target enrollment: 20 participants
• Primary outcome timeframe: every day during the 2-week trial period
• Results posted on: 2024-07-05

Participant Flow

The participants will be recruited in the elderly residential setting and community isolation facility. The recruitment period of each test sites is one week. They also need to be able to read and understand Chinese.

Failure to read and understand Chinese will deter smooth communication and undermine the objectivity of the study

Participant milestones

Measure	Single-group All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and oxygen saturation (SpO2) of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Overall Study STARTED	20
Overall Study COMPLETED	20
Overall Study NOT COMPLETED	0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

The Perceived Efficiency and Acceptability of Remote Real-time Health Monitoring System in Elderly Residential Setting and Community Isolation Facility

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Measure	Single-group n=20 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Age, Customized Age group · <30 years	6 Participants n=5 Participants
Age, Customized Age group · 30-39 years	3 Participants n=5 Participants
Age, Customized Age group · 40-49 years	2 Participants n=5 Participants
Age, Customized Age group · 50-59 years	4 Participants n=5 Participants
Age, Customized Age group · ≥60 years	3 Participants n=5 Participants
Age, Customized Age group · Did not report	2 Participants n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized Male	4 Participants n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized Female	13 Participants n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized Did not report	3 Participants n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized Chinese	20 Participants n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment Hong Kong	20 participants n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: every day during the 2-week trial period

After every shift for 14 days, the staff fill in a survey for the following item with 5-point Likert scale (5= Strongly Agree, 1= Strongly Disagree):

3. The remote real-time health monitoring system reduces your time for measuring vital signs of the residents in the previous shift

Outcome measures

Measure

Single-group n=20 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.

Average Staff Perceived Overall Time-saving of the System Over 14 Days

2.8 Scores on a scale Standard Deviation 0.9

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: every day during the 2-week trial period

After every shift for 14 days, the staff fill in a survey for the following item with 5-point Likert scale (5= Strongly Agree, 1= Strongly Disagree):

2. The remote real-time health monitoring system facilitates you to monitor the vital signs in the previous shift

Outcome measures

Measure

Single-group n=20 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.

Average Staff Perception of the System on Early Detection of Abnormal Vital Signs Over 14 Days

2.8 Scores on a scale Standard Deviation 0.9

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: every day during the 2-week trial period

After every shift for 14 days, the staff fill in a survey for the following item with 5-point Likert scale (5= Strongly Agree, 1= Strongly Disagree):

1. The remote real-time health monitoring system facilitates you to provide early delivery of medical support in the previous shift

Outcome measures

Measure

Single-group n=20 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.

Average Staff Perception of the System on Its Facilitation of Early Delivery of Medical Support Over 14 Days

2.8 Scores on a scale Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: every day during the 2-week trial period

Number of hospital admissions and further medical assistance due to the use of the system, according to hospitalization record

Outcome measures

Measure	Single-group n=20 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Number of Hospital Admissions and Further Medical Assistance Hospital admissions	1 events
Number of Hospital Admissions and Further Medical Assistance Further medical assistance	1 events

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: every day during the 2-week trial period

After every shift for 14 days, the staff fill in a survey for the following items with 5-point Likert scale (5= Strongly Agree, 1= Strongly Disagree) 4. The remote real-time health monitoring system has made you feel at ease in the previous shift (For example, you feel at ease as the system facilitates easy monitoring on the vital signs of the resident) 5. The remote real-time health monitoring system has made you feel uncomfortable in the previous shift (For example, you worry that residents might take off the sensor; bad connection or system malfunction) 6. The remote real-time health monitoring system relieves your stress in the previous shift

Outcome measures

Measure	Single-group n=20 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Average Perceived Staff Stress Level Over 14 Days item 4. feel at ease	2.8 Scores on a scale Standard Deviation 0.8
Average Perceived Staff Stress Level Over 14 Days item 5. feel uncomfortable	2.8 Scores on a scale Standard Deviation 0.9
Average Perceived Staff Stress Level Over 14 Days item 6. relieves stress	2.7 Scores on a scale Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at the end of 2-week trial period

Population: Interviews were conducted with 6 participants. 2 participants were invited from each of the service unit.

During qualitative interviews, the number of participants agreeing that the system can remote monitor the vital signs of the participants

Outcome measures

Measure	Single-group n=6 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Number of Participants Agreeing That the System Can Remote Monitor the Vital Signs of the Participants Agreeing that the system can remote monitor the vital signs of the participants	2 Participants
Number of Participants Agreeing That the System Can Remote Monitor the Vital Signs of the Participants Not agreeing that the system can remote monitor the vital signs of the participants	4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at the end of 2-week trial period

Population: Interviews were conducted with 6 participants. 2 participants were invited from each of the service unit.

During qualitative interviews, the number of participants agreeing that the sensor easily detaches from the participants

Outcome measures

Measure	Single-group n=6 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Number of Participants Agreeing That the Sensor Easily Detaches From the Participants Agreeing that the sensor easily detaches from the participants	4 Participants
Number of Participants Agreeing That the Sensor Easily Detaches From the Participants Not agreeing that the sensor easily detaches from the participants	2 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at the end of 2-week trial period

Population: Interviews were conducted with 6 participants. 2 participants were invited from each of the service unit.

During qualitative interviews, the number of participants agreeing that the vital signs measured by the system are accurate

Outcome measures

Measure	Single-group n=6 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Number of Participants Agreeing That the Vital Signs Measured by the System Are Accurate Agreeing that the vital signs measured by the system are accurate	2 Participants
Number of Participants Agreeing That the Vital Signs Measured by the System Are Accurate Not agreeing that the vital signs measured by the system are accurate	4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at the start of 2-week trial period

Population: Interviews were conducted with 6 participants. 2 participants were invited from each of the service unit.

During qualitative interviews, the number of participants agreeing that the size of the sensors fit the participants

Outcome measures

Measure	Single-group n=6 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Number of Participants Agreeing That the Size of the Sensors Fit the Participants Agreeing that the size of the sensors fit the participants	2 Participants
Number of Participants Agreeing That the Size of the Sensors Fit the Participants Not agreeing that the size of the sensors fit the participants	4 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: at the start of 2-week trial period

Population: Interviews were conducted with 6 participants. 2 participants were invited from each of the service unit.

During qualitative interviews, the number of participants preferring cable or wireless connection for the system

Outcome measures

Measure	Single-group n=6 Participants All care staff who manage the system will complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days. Detection of abnormal vital signs will be recorded by the system. Hospital admission and further medical assistance due to the use of the system will be documented by the care team. The staff will be interviewed about their perceived benefits and acceptability of the system. remote real-time health monitoring system with ring-like sensor: The remote monitoring system will constantly record the temperature, pulse and SpO2 of the residents wearing the equipment. When the staff find abnormal vital signs, they will provide further medical assistance. All care staff who manage the system will be complete a very brief survey (1-minute) after each work shift for 14 days.
Number of Participants Preferring Cable or Wireless Connection for the System Prefer cable connection	6 Participants
Number of Participants Preferring Cable or Wireless Connection for the System Prefer wireless connection	0 Participants

Adverse Events

Single-group

Serious events: 0 serious events

Other events: 0 other events

Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Derek Yee Tak CHEUNG

University of Hong Kong

Phone: 3917 6652

Email: derekcheung@hku.hk

Results disclosure agreements

• Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
• Publication restrictions are in place