An equity analysis of remote patient monitoring programs unveils assumptions on digital health equity
Ibukun-Oluwa Omolade Abejirinde, Vanessa Kishimoto, Kaylen J Pfisterer, Nishath Uddin, Katherine McGuire, Janette Brual, Kaitlyn Merriman, Payal Agarwal, Jeanette Smith, Myrtede Alfred, Michele Strom, Quynh Pham
Publication Year:
2025
ABSTRACT
To assess if remote patient monitoring (RPM) programs for chronic conditions are positioned to advance equity through inclusive practices, 119 papers were evaluated against 11 multi-level equity parameters. Equity parameters were inconsistent and incompletely reported suggesting assumptions are being made about the inherent equitability of RPM solutions. Reporting guidelines should include how RPM programs address inclusive strategies. A validated monitoring tool is needed to quantitatively assess equity progress and gaps.
Citation:
Abejirinde, IO.O., Kishimoto, V., Pfisterer, K.J. et al. An equity analysis of remote patient monitoring programs unveils assumptions on digital health equity. npj Digit. Med. 8, 320 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-025-01731-x