Mobile Health App Enables Better Home Oxygen Monitoring

Mobile Health App Enables Better Home Oxygen Monitoring

Our technology team developed a mobile application that enables patients to monitor key metrics from their home oxygen therapy devices in real time. The solution improved patient engagement, increased device awareness, and provided caregivers and clinicians with actionable insights to support remote care.

The Challenge

A provider of portable oxygen therapy equipment wanted a companion mobile application to give patients better visibility into their therapy data. Many users depend on oxygen concentrators daily but lacked an intuitive way to view critical metrics such as oxygen purity, flow rates, usage levels, pulse volume, and battery condition without manually interacting with the device.

Caregivers and clinicians also had limited access to structured, real-time information that could support timely decisions and proactive care. Alerts were often reactive, and maintenance schedules were based on fixed intervals rather than actual usage.

The goal was to reduce uncertainty around device performance, make notifications actionable, and improve the overall user experience. Given the role these devices play in daily health management, the solution needed to be simple, reliable, and capable of supporting remote monitoring at scale.

Solution

Our cross-functional development team designed and delivered a mobile application that connects wirelessly to the patient’s home oxygen concentrator and supports intelligent remote monitoring. The solution focused on clarity, ease of use, and actionable insights.
  • Real-time therapy monitoring: The app displays oxygen flow rates, oxygen purity, pulse rate, breathing rate, and total usage hours through a clear and easy-to-read interface, allowing patients to track therapy status at any time.
  • AI-powered device intelligence: AI models analyze historical usage data, oxygen purity trends, and battery performance to identify potential device issues in advance. This enables early intervention and helps prevent therapy interruptions.
  • Early risk detection: Continuous analysis of oxygen levels, pulse rate, and breathing patterns allows early identification of potential respiratory distress. Timely alerts are sent to patients, caregivers, or clinicians to support faster response.
  • Battery and condition alerts: Patients receive immediate notifications for low battery levels, power issues, or performance anomalies, helping them take corrective action before disruptions occur.
  • Bluetooth connectivity: The application pairs with the oxygen concentrator using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and integrates with compatible health devices and wearables, enabling efficient data exchange with minimal power consumption.
  • Clinical decision support: Aggregated and anonymized data is converted into trend summaries and risk indicators for clinicians, making remote monitoring more actionable and reducing manual data review.

Outcome

The mobile application delivered clear value for patients and care teams. Patients gained continuous visibility into their therapy, reducing anxiety, and improving adherence. Proactive alerts and predictive insights helped users address issues early and plan maintenance activities more effectively.

Caregivers and clinicians benefited from structured, real-time data and summarized trends that supported remote care decisions and reduced unnecessary clinic visits. The intuitive design ensured accessibility for users with varying levels of technical comfort, making the solution practical for daily use in home-based care settings.