Continuation of care post clinical visit is critical for better health outcomes. Healthcare doesn’t stop when a doctor’s visit ends. What happens between appointments—daily habits, medication adherence, symptom tracking—plays a major role in overall well-being. However, many individuals don’t know what to monitor, what to ask, or how to share their health insights with providers.

Patients can take control of their health by tracking data, preparing for meaningful discussions, and ensuring continuation of care remains seamless.

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Why Continuation of Care Post Clinical Visit Matters

Most people only see their doctor a few times a year, leaving gaps in care where critical health changes can go unnoticed. Studies show that:

✅ 50% of patients do not take medications as prescribed, which reduces treatment effectiveness (CDC).
✅ 80% of health outcomes depend on lifestyle factors, not just clinical visits (National Academy of Medicine).
✅ Patients forget up to 80% of medical advice given during an appointment (National Library of Medicine).

Without active engagement between visits, patients risk complications, delays in treatment adjustments, and avoidable hospitalizations.

How to Prepare for Your Next Clinical Visit

1. Track Health Data Consistently

To support continuation of care post clinical visit, patients should use digital health tools like The Owl App to log:
📍 Vitals (Blood pressure, glucose levels, heart rate)
📍 Medication adherence (Missed doses, side effects)
📍 Symptoms & lifestyle factors (Pain levels, sleep, mood changes)
📍 Wearable & connected device data (Activity tracking, weight changes)

2. Organize Your Questions & Concerns

Instead of relying on memory, patients should write down health concerns before their visit. Key questions to ask include:
🔹 “Based on my daily readings, do you see any concerning trends?”
🔹 “Should I adjust my medication schedule based on adherence data?”
🔹 “Are there lifestyle changes that would support my treatment plan?”

3. Share Real-World Health Insights with Providers

Providing accurate, real-time health data helps clinicians make better treatment decisions. The Owl App enables patients to capture real-world evidence (RWE) and share key insights for more effective medical guidance.

🔗 Patient-Generated Health Data: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34799255/

How to Stay Engaged Between Appointments

Monitor trends and adjust health routines. If there are unusual changes (e.g., blood pressure spikes, sleep disturbances, or increased fatigue), log them and adjust routines accordingly.

Utilize Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)

Many providers now offer digital health check-ins. Patients can ask their providers about:
✅ Virtual follow-ups
✅ Remote patient monitoring (RPM) services
✅ Digital care coordination

🔗 Remote Patient Monitoring Guide: https://telehealth.hhs.gov/providers/best-practice-guides/telehealth-and-remote-patient-monitoring

Take Charge of Your Health Between Appointments

Proactive health management shouldn’t stop after a clinical visit. By using The Owl App, patients can:
✅ Track and score medication adherence
✅ Monitor vitals and symptoms using wearables
✅ Capture real-world evidence for better provider insights
✅ Prepare for more productive conversations with healthcare professionals

With the right tools, continuation of care post clinical visit becomes seamless, effective, and patient-driven.

📲 Take charge of your health journey today—start with The Owl App.