DIGITAL HEALTH PLATFORM “UNIX MED” AS A TOOL FOR REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING AND IMPROVING CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY
Abstract
Background. As the global burden of chronic non-communicable diseases rises, conventional follow-up care models face resource shortages and low patient adherence. Digital health platforms are emerging as promising solutions. Objective. To comprehensively evaluate the effectiveness of the “Unix Med” digital health platform for remote monitoring of patients with chronic diseases, its impact on treatment adherence, clinical outcomes, and healthcare utilization. Materials and Methods. A 12-month prospective observational study enrolled 350 patients with arterial hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, and bronchial asthma. A retrospective 6-month period of standard care served as the control. We assessed the frequency of physician-patient interactions, medication adherence (Morisky-Green scale), symptom dynamics, hospitalization rates, and patient and physician satisfaction. Results. Platform use significantly reduced the number of in-person visits (p<0.001). The proportion of highly adherent patients increased from 45% to 78%, and the mean symptom score decreased from 5.7±2.1 to 2.9±1.8. Hospitalization rates fell from 16.0 to 6.3 per 100 patient-years. Patient satisfaction averaged 4.5±0.5 out of 5, and physician satisfaction 4.3±0.6. Target blood pressure achievement rose from 48% to 72%, and glycated hemoglobin control from 32% to 54%. Conclusions. The “Unix Med” platform is an effective tool for remote chronic disease management, improving adherence, enhancing clinical outcomes, and reducing outpatient burden.