Observational studyActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica2026
Self-administered tele-ultrasound in fetal telemonitoring: Prospective study.
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Abstract
introductionDigital innovations in ultrasound are enabling tele-ultrasound and remote guidance, offering new opportunities to strengthen hospital-at-home care. This study evaluated the feasibility and user experience of self-administered ultrasound by pregnant women with real-time guidance. MATERIAL AND
methodsThis prospective observational cohort study included pregnant women with uncomplicated singleton pregnancies between 24 and 37 weeks of gestation. Participants used the portable tele-ultrasound device Pulsenmore ES (Pulsenmore Ltd., Omer) at home to perform clinician-guided, real-time transabdominal 2D scans twice weekly, completing eight scans over a 28-day period. Real-time guidance was provided by experienced obstetric healthcare professionals. Primary outcome was feasibility, including image acquisition, interpretability, interobserver agreement for saved images, and technical aspects. Secondary outcomes included the System Usability Scale and the self-developed Telemonitoring Survey for user experience. Additionally, a focus group meeting assessed obstetric healthcare professionals' perspectives on the system.
resultsThirty pregnant women participated, with a mean age of 32.6 years, median body mass index of 23.3 kg/m
conclusionsSelf-administered fetal tele-ultrasound is feasible and associated with high user satisfaction and usability. This study supported its potential as a complementary tool in obstetric care, highlighting tele-ultrasound's promise to enhance accessibility, patient engagement, and strengthen hospital-at-home strategies.
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