Passive monitoring
Passive Monitoring
Passive Monitoring (pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪv ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/) is a method of observing or tracking the health status of a patient without direct intervention or interaction. This method is often used in the field of Telemedicine and Health Informatics.
Etymology
The term "Passive Monitoring" is derived from the English words "passive", meaning not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling, and "monitoring", which means to observe and check the progress or quality of (something) over a period of time.
Definition
Passive Monitoring is a technique used in healthcare to collect health data from patients without their active participation. This is often done through the use of devices or software that can track and record health-related information, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sleep patterns. The data collected can then be analyzed to provide insights into the patient's health status.
Related Terms
- Active Monitoring: This is the opposite of passive monitoring, where the patient actively participates in the monitoring process, such as by manually recording their symptoms or health data.
- Remote Patient Monitoring: This is a type of healthcare delivery that uses technology to monitor patient health outside of traditional healthcare settings, often at home. Passive monitoring can be a component of remote patient monitoring.
- Health Informatics: This is the interdisciplinary study of the design, development, adoption, and application of IT-based innovations in healthcare services delivery, management, and planning. Passive monitoring is a key aspect of health informatics.
- Telemedicine: This is the use of telecommunication and information technology to provide clinical health care from a distance. Passive monitoring can be a part of telemedicine.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Passive monitoring
- Wikipedia's article - Passive monitoring
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