The Evolution of Telehealth in Heart Failure Management: The Role of Large Language Models and HerzMobil as a Potential Use Case

Hillary Farmer, Karl Kreiner, Thomas Schütz, Gerhard Pölzl, Christian Puelacher, Günter Schreier

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Abstract

The burgeoning domain of telehealth has witnessed substantial transformation through the advent of advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). This study examines the integration of LLMs in heart failure management, with a focus on HerzMobil as a pioneering telehealth program. The technical underpinnings of LLMs, their current applications in the medical field, and their potential to enhance telehealth services, have been explored. The paper highlights the benefits of LLMs in patient interaction, clinical documentation, and decision-making processes. Through the HerzMobil case study, improvements in patient self-management and reductions in hospital readmission rates have been observed, showcasing the successful application of telehealth in chronic disease management. The paper also delves into the challenges and ethical considerations of LLM integration, such as data privacy, potential biases, and regulatory compliance, underscoring the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes patient safety and ethical standards.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationdHealth 2024
Pages228-233
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Apr 2024
Event18th Annual Conference on Health Informatics meets Digital Health: dHealth 2024 - Wien, Austria
Duration: 7 May 20248 May 2024

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
PublisherIOS Press
Volume313
ISSN (Print)0926-9630

Conference

Conference18th Annual Conference on Health Informatics meets Digital Health
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityWien
Period7/05/248/05/24

Keywords

  • Large Language Models
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Telehealth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Health Information Management

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