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 - 18th Annual Conference on Health Informatics meets Digital Health
EditorsDieter Hayn, Bernhard Pfeifer, Günter Schreier, Martin Baumgartner
PublisherIOS Press BV
Pages228-233
Number of pages6
Volume313
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-64368-517-5
ISBN (Print) 978-1-64368-516-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Apr 2024
EventdHealth 2024 - 18th Annual Conference on Health Informatics meets Digital Health - Apothekertrakt of Schloss Schönbrunn, Vienna, Austria
Duration: 7 May 20248 May 2024
Conference number: 18
http://dhealth.at

Publication series

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

Conference

ConferencedHealth 2024 - 18th Annual Conference on Health Informatics meets Digital Health
Abbreviated titledHealth 2024
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period7/05/248/05/24
OtherConference mission and topic
Since 2007, the dHealth conference is organized by AIT, ÖGBMT, OCG and UMIT. Each year, this event attracts around 300 participants from academia, industry, government, and health care organisations.
In keeping with its interdisciplinary mission, the dHealth conference series provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, decision makers and vendors to discuss innovative health informatics and eHealth solutions to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by digital technologies.
We look forward to welcoming you in Vienna for our 18th Annual Conference on Health Informatics meets Digital Health.
Website: www.dHealth.at Contact: [email protected]
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Research Field

  • Exploration of Digital Health

Keywords

  • Telehealth
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Large Language Models

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