Introduction – Peer Reviewed Research Remote Patient Monitoring
Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is no longer an emerging concept. It is a clinically validated care model supported by a growing body of peer-reviewed research demonstrating improvements in outcomes, safety, adherence, and healthcare utilization.
As healthcare systems continue shifting toward proactive and longitudinal care, RPM helps close the gap between office visits and day to day patient health. By enabling consistent data collection and timely clinical intervention, RPM allows care teams to identify risk earlier, adjust treatment sooner, and engage patients more meaningfully over time.
Recent academic literature reinforces what many providers already observe in practice. When monitoring extends beyond the clinic, care becomes more responsive and outcomes improve.
What Peer Reviewed Research Shows About RPM Outcomes
A 2024 systematic review published in npj Digital Medicine by Tan et al. examined RPM’s impact on safety, adherence, quality of life, and cost-related outcomes.
The authors reported “positive outcomes in patient safety” alongside “improved adherence” across a broad range of RPM interventions. Improvements in mobility and functional status were also observed when monitoring was paired with ongoing clinical oversight.
From a system level perspective, the review identified a “downward trend in hospital admissions” and “reduced length of stay” among patients enrolled in RPM programs. Together, these findings reinforce RPM’s role as both a patient centered care model and a tool that supports more efficient use of healthcare resources.
Remote Patient Monitoring for Type 2 Diabetes and HbA1c Control
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders by Salehi et al. evaluated RPM systems in patients with type 2 diabetes.
The analysis showed that RPM supported care was associated with “better control of HbA1c” compared with usual care. Patients using RPM experienced statistically significant reductions in blood glucose levels over time.
These results highlight the strength of continuous monitoring as a feedback loop. Ongoing data allows patients and providers to recognize trends earlier and make adjustments before complications arise. While this study focused on diabetes, the underlying principle applies across conditions. Consistent monitoring paired with clinical oversight supports better decision making regardless of device type or diagnosis.
Remote Blood Pressure Monitoring and Hypertension Control
A 2023 prospective cohort study published in the Journal of Human Hypertension by Petito et al. examined outcomes among primary care patients prescribed remote blood pressure monitoring.
The authors found that self measured blood pressure combined with telemonitoring “improved BP control” when compared with traditional care models. These improvements were not short lived.
Patients enrolled in RPM were “more likely to achieve control” at three months, and this benefit persisted through twelve months. The findings support a growing clinical consensus that out of office measurements provide more reliable insight than episodic clinic readings alone, particularly when paired with structured follow up.
Why Remote Patient Monitoring Improves Clinical Outcomes
Across conditions and studies, the clinical mechanism behind RPM’s effectiveness remains consistent.
More frequent readings create earlier visibility into trends.
Continuous data supports timely clinical decisions.
Regular feedback strengthens patient engagement and adherence.
In a recent connect with a Vivo Care partner clinician, he captured this impact succinctly, stating, “I don’t think this guy would be alive” without RPM. While anecdotal, this perspective aligns with the broader evidence showing that RPM strengthens the connection between patients and care teams during critical moments between visits.
The Expanding Role of Remote Patient Monitoring in Chronic Care
While current evidence strongly supports RPM in chronic disease management, researchers continue to explore its broader potential. Tan et al. note that RPM may help “bridge health service delivery gaps” in underserved regions.
As reimbursement models evolve and technology continues to mature, RPM is positioned to support scalable care delivery across diverse populations and care settings. Its flexibility allows programs to adapt as patient needs and healthcare systems change.
A Clinically Supported Path Forward
The peer reviewed evidence is clear. Remote Patient Monitoring improves clinical outcomes, enhances patient safety and adherence, and reduces unnecessary healthcare utilization when implemented thoughtfully.
At Vivo Care, RPM is viewed as an extension of clinical care rather than a replacement for it. By pairing validated monitoring technology with structured workflows, providers can deliver care that is proactive, continuous, and grounded in real world data.
As healthcare continues moving beyond the clinic, RPM stands as one of the most clinically supported tools available to advance chronic disease management and improve patient outcomes.
Evidence matters most when it supports care that works in the real world.
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Sources
Petito, L.C., Anthony, L., Peprah, Y. et al. Blood pressure outcomes at 12 months in primary care patients prescribed remote physiological monitoring for hypertension. Journal of Human Hypertension. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41371-023-00850-w
Salehi, S., Olyaeemanesh, A., Mobinizadeh, M. et al. Assessment of remote patient monitoring (RPM) systems for patients with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40200-019-00482-3
Tan, S.Y., Sumner, J., Wang, Y. et al. A systematic review of the impacts of remote patient monitoring (RPM) interventions on safety, adherence, quality of life and cost related outcomes. npj Digital Medicine. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-024-01182-w
**A special note of thanks to Anna Nevins, Customer Success Manager, for compiling this information**