Recommendation ID
DG51/03
Question

How frequently the remote monitoring devices were modelled as being used substantially affected the cost-effectiveness estimates in the EAG's model (see section 3.9). There are many ways the devices could be used in the NHS (see section 3.3) and no data was available to compare different approaches. So, it is currently not possible to highlight particular approaches that are likely to be more clinically and cost effective. Centres using the devices should therefore collect data on how often they are used and under what circumstances. For example, regularly in advance of scheduled review appointments, to indicate when such appointments are needed, or targeted to people having issues with symptoms. This will help assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of the different uses of the devices in NHS practice.

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Devices for remote monitoring of Parkinson’s disease
Number
DG51
Date issued
January 2023

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 31/01/2023