Activity Tracker Remote Vitals
How to remotely view data from a connected wearable activity tracker
During a Video Call consultation, you have the option to view data from a patient using a connected activity tracker in real time. Once you launch the Remote Vitals application and instruct your patient to connect their bluetooth or USB enabled health device to the Video Call, you will see the results live in the call screen, or access the history on the device (if supported by the device). You have the option to manage control for participants, take a screenshot for the patient's record, export data and more.
Please see below for instructions regarding supported activity trackers and how to use the Remote Vitals App to connect a medical device into a Video Call consultation.
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Supported activity trackers
The following devices have been tested and are working with healthdirect Video Call for remote physiological monitoring.
iHealth AM6 Flow Activity Tracker
This device records data including steps, kilometres, calories burned, sleep activity minutes.
Connecting an activity tracker your call to view the recorded data:
To connect an activity tracker into the Video Call, click on Apps & Tools > Remote Vitals.
The App opens the patient is asked to click on Add Device, select the connection type (eg Bluetooth) and select their device in the pop up window.
Alternatively, the host can click on Bluetooth for Another User in their screen and select the participant to prompt them to connect their device.
Your patient will see a list of their active health devices appear on their screen, allowing them to select their device.
This will connect their device to the Video Call and the data will display in CARD view. Please note: the data is the recorded data on the tracker, to update the data during the call clinic Sync from watch.
Scroll down to see the various options to view and select the required date, where applicable.
This example shows workout data and an overall summary.
