Analyzing the Efficacy of Remote Monitoring Systems in Occupational Health

Abstract

Introduction: Over the previous years, the applications of the remote monitoring system in the occupational health are becoming famous. However, these systems enable constant monitoring of health-related data from employees in almost any work environment, which provides employers with critical information to manage health risks at work and increase workplace wellness. The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of remote monitoring systems of occupational health on the health of the employees and the work productivity.
Methods: Therefore, a thorough overview of the scientific literature was performed in order to obtain an understanding ofthe current state-of-the-art in remote monitoring systems within the context of occupational health. Inclusion criteria included publications dated from 2010 to 2020, studies that employed remote monitoring systems for gathering employee health data, and studies that provided information on the effectiveness of these systems. The analysis included 20 studies.
Results: This research highlights the extent to which workplace programming matters to experienced employees as reflected by the positive effects on absenteeism, health outcomes, productivity, and overall well-being experienced when adopting these remote monitoring systems (Research Note). Such systems also enable early identification of health problems, facilitating prompt intervention and cutting costs for both employees and employers.
Conclusions: The remote monitoring systems have been found to help improve occupational health and the workforce to a healthier state (study findings). The benefit is a convenient and non-invasive solution for continuous monitoring of employee health — with identification and detection of potential health risks. Further research is required to investigate the potential barriers and facilitators for the uptake and maintenance of these systems across work places. Still, it is advisable to enforce this with the current evidence of the implementation of remote monitoring systems in occupational health for workplace health and productivity purposes.