The RE.DOCTOR Vital Signs Handbook

rPPG

When to choose PPG over rPPG vitals collection?

Both Photoplethysmography (PPG) and remote Photoplethysmography (rPPG) are techniques used to measure physiological vital signs by detecting changes in blood volume in the microvascular bed. The choice between PPG and rPPG depends largely on the application, desired convenience, and available resources. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide when to choose PPG over rPPG: Choose …

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Keep Telehealth Patients Actually Using Your App

Keep Telehealth Patients Actually Using Your App

A quick take on how play.re.doctor/ Vitals turns one-off consults into sticky, daily habits. So you shipped a slick telehealth app—video calling, scheduler, maybe even pill reminders. Great. Trouble is, patients log in for the yearly flu chat, then vanish for 364 days. The shortcut to keeping them around? Make the phone do something cool …

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Want to Collect Vital Signs with Your Wellness App?

Want to Collect Vital Signs with Your Wellness App?

Integrate RE.DOCTOR Vitals Scan! In today’s fast-paced world, health and wellness have taken center stage like never before. People are more conscious about their well-being, and technology has stepped up to make it easier than ever to keep tabs on our health. From step counters to sleep trackers, wellness apps have become our digital health …

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How accurate are patient-reported vital signs compared to clinical measurements

How Accurate are Patient-Reported Vital Signs

Patient-reported vital signs tend to be less accurate and reliable compared to clinical measurements taken by healthcare professionals using standardized equipment and protocols. Key points from recent studies and reviews include: Vital signs (such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature) recorded by patients or less experienced personnel often show variability, rounding, or …

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