Real-World Comparison of Telemonitoring Versus Conventional Care in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Those With Asthma—Impact on Clinical Outcomes and Patient Characteristics: Retrospective Cohort Study

Patient characteristic differences and clinical outcome differences were identified between telemonitoring and conventional care. Although telemonitoring facilitated earlier initiation of treatment, it did not lead to fewer hospital or outpatient clinic visits. More insight is needed into factors influencing participation in telemonitoring to better serve current users and improve accessibility for nonusers. Patients should be provided with additional guidance on effectively using the communication channels offered by telemonitoring. This may encourage them to use these methods instead of attending outpatient clinic visits. Additionally, when implementing telemonitoring, it is essential to critically evaluate and redesign care processes to prevent unnecessary health care use.