The SMArTVIEW CoVeRed
Research type
Research Study
Full title
TecHnology Enabled Self-MAnagemenT - VIsion for remote automated patient monitoring and EmpoWerment following Cardiac and VasculaR surgery
IRAS ID
249747
Contact name
Joseph Mills
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Population Health Research Institute
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 12 days
Research summary
SMArTVIEW is an eHealth-enabled service delivery program that combines remote automated monitoring, education, and self-management training. SMArTVIEW is a two-stage intervention program. Stage 1 supports seniors after cardiac or major vascular surgery in hospital on the surgical unit (post-ICU). Participants are assigned automated, cableless, vital sign monitoring devices that are worn during their entire stay on the surgical unit (blood pressure cuff, respiration pod, and oxygen saturation probe). Any signs of deterioration are sent via handheld device to the primary care nurse for early intervention.
With a view to seamless transition to home, Stage 2 supports these individuals at home during the first 30 days of recovery. Participants are sent home with Bluetooth enabled monitoring equipment including a tablet, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, pulse oximeter and weight scale. From home, the tablet uploads patients' vital signs and measurements automatically and sends them, via secure cloud infrastructure, to the SMArTVIEW Nurse on the surgical ward back at the hospital. The tablet interface also prompts patients to respond to brief, easy to read, daily surveys in order to inform the nurse about their status. The tablet also supports secure daily video visits and daily interaction with the nurse for postoperative assessment and support, surgical wound photographs, as well as patient access to customized educational materials.REC name
North West - Greater Manchester Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
19/NW/0262
Date of REC Opinion
17 Jun 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion