Development of telenursing system for outpatient self monitoring/management ability

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Creating a practical model of continuing nursing care is essential for a next step of nursing care in the future. The purposes of this study were to develop a telenursing system for self-monitoring ability of outpatients who undergo THA (total hip arthroplasty). Our original iPad model developed in the preceding study were upgraded by reflecting various demands from related parties. This new "THA care net" was tested on a trial basis in the related parties. This modality was found to provide real-time visualization of life-style and to share existing problems of subject patients with related medical staffs. Preoperative introductory participation in "THA care net" could predict postoperative risks for morbidities in each subject and allow them to prepare lifestyle to reduce the respective risks.