Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home Settings
We conducted a two-phase study to test the reliability and usability of an all-in-one artificial intelligence-based device (ButterfLife), which allows simultaneous monitoring of five vital signs. The first phase of the study aimed to test the agreement between measurements performed with ButterfLife...
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| author | Francesco Salton Stefano Kette Paola Confalonieri Sergio Fonda Selene Lerda Michael Hughes Marco Confalonieri Barbara Ruaro |
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| description | We conducted a two-phase study to test the reliability and usability of an all-in-one artificial intelligence-based device (ButterfLife), which allows simultaneous monitoring of five vital signs. The first phase of the study aimed to test the agreement between measurements performed with ButterfLife vs. standard of care (SoC) in 42 hospitalized patients affected by acute respiratory failure. In this setting, the greatest discordance between ButterfLife and SoC was in respiratory rate (mean difference −4.69 bpm). Significantly close correlations were observed for all parameters except diastolic blood pressure and oxygen saturation (Spearman’s Rho −0.18 mmHg; <i>p</i> = 0.33 and 0.20%; <i>p</i> = 0.24, respectively). The second phase of the study was conducted on eight poly-comorbid patients using ButterfLife at home, to evaluate the number of clinical conditions detected, as well as the patients’ compliance and satisfaction. The average proportion of performed tests compared with the scheduled number was 67.4%, and no patients reported difficulties with use. Seven conditions requiring medical attention were identified, with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 88.9%. The median patient satisfaction was 9.5/10. In conclusion, ButterfLife proved to be a reliable and easy-to-use device, capable of simultaneously assessing five vital signs in both hospital and home settings. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-877702e444a9476fa9acc53b4b1e0a652023-11-24T14:18:55ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182022-12-011212311510.3390/diagnostics12123115Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home SettingsFrancesco Salton0Stefano Kette1Paola Confalonieri2Sergio Fonda3Selene Lerda4Michael Hughes5Marco Confalonieri6Barbara Ruaro7Pulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University Hospital of Cattinara, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, ItalyPulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University Hospital of Cattinara, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, ItalyPulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University Hospital of Cattinara, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, ItalyDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41121 Modena, Italy24ORE Business School, Via Monte Rosa, 91, 20149 Milan, ItalyDivision of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester & Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M6 8HD, UKPulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University Hospital of Cattinara, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, ItalyPulmonology Unit, Department of Medical Surgical and Health Sciences, University Hospital of Cattinara, University of Trieste, 34149 Trieste, ItalyWe conducted a two-phase study to test the reliability and usability of an all-in-one artificial intelligence-based device (ButterfLife), which allows simultaneous monitoring of five vital signs. The first phase of the study aimed to test the agreement between measurements performed with ButterfLife vs. standard of care (SoC) in 42 hospitalized patients affected by acute respiratory failure. In this setting, the greatest discordance between ButterfLife and SoC was in respiratory rate (mean difference −4.69 bpm). Significantly close correlations were observed for all parameters except diastolic blood pressure and oxygen saturation (Spearman’s Rho −0.18 mmHg; <i>p</i> = 0.33 and 0.20%; <i>p</i> = 0.24, respectively). The second phase of the study was conducted on eight poly-comorbid patients using ButterfLife at home, to evaluate the number of clinical conditions detected, as well as the patients’ compliance and satisfaction. The average proportion of performed tests compared with the scheduled number was 67.4%, and no patients reported difficulties with use. Seven conditions requiring medical attention were identified, with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 88.9%. The median patient satisfaction was 9.5/10. In conclusion, ButterfLife proved to be a reliable and easy-to-use device, capable of simultaneously assessing five vital signs in both hospital and home settings.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/12/3115ButterfLifetelehealthtelemedicinevital parametersECGphotoplethysmography |
| spellingShingle | Francesco Salton Stefano Kette Paola Confalonieri Sergio Fonda Selene Lerda Michael Hughes Marco Confalonieri Barbara Ruaro Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home Settings Diagnostics ButterfLife telehealth telemedicine vital parameters ECG photoplethysmography |
| title | Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home Settings |
| title_full | Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home Settings |
| title_fullStr | Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home Settings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home Settings |
| title_short | Clinical Evaluation of the ButterfLife Device for Simultaneous Multiparameter Telemonitoring in Hospital and Home Settings |
| title_sort | clinical evaluation of the butterflife device for simultaneous multiparameter telemonitoring in hospital and home settings |
| topic | ButterfLife telehealth telemedicine vital parameters ECG photoplethysmography |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/12/3115 |
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