Ampliación de los sistemas de Teleconsulta: Integración de iOS y monitorización de signos vitales mediante Bluetooth

Abstract

The limited healthcare infrastructure in rural areas of Ecuador hinders access to accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatments, especially in remote communities. This project aims to develop a mobile application for iOS devices to monitor patient data, such as vital signs, via Bluetooth, in order to enhance the quality of teleconsultations, optimize healthcare delivery in rural areas, and strengthen communication between local physicians and specialists. The project development included implementing a native iOS application using Swift and SwiftUI, with the MVVM design pattern to ensure scalability and maintainability. The BERRY PM6100 medical device was integrated using the Bluetooth Core library, enabling real-time data capture and transmission. Additionally, extensive performance and efficiency tests were conducted on iOS devices to validate the user interface and resource consumption. The application also incorporated interoperability with existing infrastructure, such as a centralized database and a dedicated server. Results demonstrated successful integration with the PM6100 device, achieving stable transmission of patient vital signs under real-world conditions. Tests confirmed optimal interface performance, with load times between 1 and 3 seconds, efficient memory usage, and minimal energy impact in idle mode. This application significantly improves the quality of teleconsultations in rural areas, contributing to more efficient and accessible healthcare delivery. Keywords: Teleconsultation, Vital Signs, iOS, Bluetooth, Rural Healthcare