The impact of remote sensing technology on nurses
Published on 09-09-2025
In one of our research projects Minke Geerlings-Holleboom is conducting a study on how the implementation of a smart patch on hospital wards supports nurses.
Why is this important?
Increasing clinical staff shortages necessitate increased efficiency on hospital wards while maintaining the quality of care. Recent studies suggest that implementing continuous monitoring of vital signs could improve early detection of clinical deterioration. In recent years, several wearable sensors for continuous monitoring of vital signs have been developed and their validity has been tested. However, the optimal embedding in the workflow of nurses is not yet crystallized.
The research approach
In a pilot study the Philips Healthdot smart patch will be used on the ward in the Amsterdam UMC.
Through a survey and in-depth interviews the support of nurses in initiating the assessment of the Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS) before it is required per protocol will be assessed. With a quantitative analysis the survey results will be validated and will be determined whether instances of clinical deterioration were preceded by smart patch notifications prior to deterioration.
The evaluation of this pilot study will shed light on the potential of continuous vital sign monitoring in supporting nurses and provide essential insights for the successful implementation, for example by deriving barriers and facilitators for the adoption through the interviews. This may help address the critical need for efficient care delivery and early detection of clinical deterioration in the face of clinical staff shortages.
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