TELEMONITORING OF CHRONIC PATIENTS IN THE COVID ERA BY NURSING GRADUATES: AN EXPERIENCE REPORT

Telemonitoring in the COVID Era by Nursing Students

Abstract

Objective: To report the experience of nursing students with chronic patient telemonitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing changes in nursing practice and skill development. Method: An experience report from 11 nursing students who conducted telemonitoring at a high-complexity philanthropic hospital, with data collection through descriptive narratives in the RedCap® system. Results: The students enhanced their communication and distant care skills, facing challenges such as incomplete data collection of patients. The experience highlighted the importance of professional self-care and adaptation to adverse conditions and social isolation. Conclusions: The telemonitoring experience was essential in preparing the students for emerging challenges in healthcare, underscoring the need to integrate telemonitoring practices into nursing education, preparing them for crisis scenarios and growing demands in telemonitoring and remote care.