patientperformed

Patientperformed is a term used to describe medical activities carried out by patients themselves as part of their care. It refers to tasks traditionally performed by clinicians that patients undertake under guidance, with or without remote supervision. The idea aligns with patient-centered care, home-based management, and digital health trends.

Common forms include self-monitoring and self-testing (home blood glucose, blood pressure, peak flow), self-administration of medications (insulin injections, some biologic therapies), and self-collection of samples for laboratory testing or screening (mail-in tests, dry swabs). Data generated by patientperformed activities can be shared with clinicians to guide treatment decisions.

Benefits include increased access, reduced need for clinic visits, faster data generation, greater patient engagement, and potential cost savings. Challenges include ensuring accuracy and safety of techniques, maintaining patient adherence, varying health literacy, data privacy, and integration of patient-generated data into medical records.

Effective implementation relies on structured training and written or digital instructions, validated protocols, risk screening, and clear escalation criteria. Tools such as decision support, remote monitoring platforms, and standardized data formats support interoperability and safety. Ethical and regulatory considerations focus on consent, privacy, and the appropriate use of patient-generated data.

See also: patient-centered care, telemedicine, remote monitoring, self-testing, self-management.