Home uterine monitoring: A case of telemedicine failure?

Christine Urquhart, Rosemary Currell

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Abstract

The aim of the article is to explore and explain some of the controversies around home uterine monitoring, using a socio-technical interaction networks (STIN) approach. A Cochrane systematic review identified 15 included studies. A critique of these studies, using the eight components of the STIN framework, illustrated very clearly the different assumptions made about the purpose of home uterine monitoring, and helped to explain the different outcomes. The final mapping stage suggested that systems architecture choices included that of the role of monitoring support, to complement patient education or to enhance education for provider and patient. A similar choice concerned the type and extent of patient—care-provider contacts to be used. Using the STIN framework provided a useful perspective on the telemedicine aspects of home uterine monitoring, providing value beyond the systematic review conclusions alone.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)165-175
Number of pages11
JournalHealth Informatics Journal
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2010

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