Remote assessment solves real workflow problems
Early Detection of Decline
Efficiency and Capacity
Continuity and Confidence
How home-based monitoring works
Orientation
The therapist shows the patient and caregiver how to use the device. They complete a practice measurement together and agree on an assessment schedule.
Self-Assessment
The patient measures grip strength at the agreed time. The guided workflow takes three to five minutes. Results upload automatically via Bluetooth.
Data Sync
The device syncs to the care team portal via WiFi. No manual data entry is required. Results appear on the dashboard within 10 minutes.
Care Team Review
The care coordinator checks the dashboard. Automated alerts flag concerning changes in grip strength or assessment patterns. The clinician is notified if intervention is needed.
Plan Adjustment
If decline is detected, the care plan is adjusted. New targets are set and communicated to the patient. The monitoring cycle continues.
Tele-rehab integration
Physical therapists delivering remote rehabilitation need objective evidence that exercises are working. Grip strength provides exactly that. A patient who sees their score improving builds confidence, stays motivated and sticks with their program.
This creates a feedback loop. The therapist prescribes, the patient measures, the data confirms progress or flags concern. Treatment decisions are based on objective trends rather than subjective self-report.
OASIS data capture integration
Able Assess integrates with OASIS-E coding, linking grip strength measurements directly to functional status codes. Relevant fields are auto-populated from assessment data, reducing manual coding burden for home health agencies.
This ensures that the functional data captured during remote monitoring flows into regulatory reporting without additional administrative effort.