Abstract

Aims

To compare conventional two-day WT versus four-day wireless S-patch ECG monitoring wearable technology to detect AF in patients with stroke 

Methods

Fifty-one eligible participants were fitted with both the WT(ward telemetry) monitor for 48 h
(usual care) and the S-Patch (four days). Data collection points were at Day 0 (fitting visit), Day 3 (WT removal) and Day 5 (S-Patch removal). 

Results

1) Patients overwhelmingly have a preference for the use of the S-Patch in terms of convenience and comfort (84–94% preference across survey elements). 

2) Nursing staff have a clear preference for using S-Patch in terms of easier software set up and ease of attachment to pt(75–90% preference across survey elements). 

3) S-Patch is approximately 3 min faster than WT. 

4) Results from non-parametric testing indicated a significant time saving favouring S-Patch in terms of the removal of the monitoring.