Feasibility of continuous monitoring of vital signs in surgical patients on a general ward: an observational cohort study.
Jobbe P L LeenenEline M DijkmanJoris D van DijkHenderik L van WestreenenCornelis J KalkmanLisette SchoonhovenGijsbert A PatijnPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
Continuous monitoring of vital signs with a wearable device was well accepted by patients. Nurses' ratings were highly variable, resulting in on average neutral attitude towards remote monitoring. Our results suggest it is feasible to monitor vital signs continuously on general wards, although acceptability of the device among nurses needs further improvement.