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The goal was to improve the early detection of patient deterioration and enhance care delivery in home settings. The system was deployed to optimize remote monitoring in iHBMC and reduce emergency visits and hospitalizations.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n The study was conducted at a medical center and its affiliated home health agency in central Taiwan from November 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. Patients eligible for iHBMC were enrolled, and sensor data from devices such as blood pressure monitors, thermometers, and pulse oximeters were transmitted to a cloud-based server for e-NEWS calculations at least twice per day over a 2-week period. Patients with e-NEWSs up to 4 received nursing or physician recommendations and interventions based on abnormal physiological data, with reassessment occurring after 2 hours.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Implementation (Results)<\/jats:title>\n A total of 28 participants were enrolled, with a median age of 84.5 (IQR 79.3\u201090.8) years, and 32% (n=9) were male. All participants had caregivers, with only 5 out of 28 (18%) able to make decisions independently. The system was implemented across one medical center and its affiliated home health agency. Of the 28 participants, 27 completed the study, while 1 exited early due to low blood pressure and shortness of breath. The median e-NEWS value was 4 (IQR 3\u20106), with 397 abnormal readings recorded. Of the remaining 27 participants, 8 participants had earlier home visits due to abnormal readings, 6 required hypertension medication adjustments, and 9 received advice on oxygen supplementation. Overall, 24 out of 28 (86%) participants reported being satisfied with the system.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This study demonstrated the feasibility of implementing a telehealth system integrated with e-NEWS in iHBMC settings, potentially aiding in the early detection of clinical deterioration. Although caregivers receive training and resources for their tasks, the system may increase their workload, which could lead to higher stress levels. The small sample size, short monitoring duration, and regional focus in central Taiwan may further limit the applicability of the findings to areas with differing countries, regions, and health care infrastructures. 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