Feasibility study on the clinical translation of a remote jaundice monitoring system for home-based screening of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

Xiao-Fan SUN, Yi ZHENG, Ai-Ling SU, Shu-Ping HAN, Xiao-Yue DONG

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2025, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (9) : 1057-1061.

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2025, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (9) : 1057-1061. DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2503110
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Feasibility study on the clinical translation of a remote jaundice monitoring system for home-based screening of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

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Objective To evaluate the clinical utility and translational potential of a remote jaundice monitoring system for home-based screening of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. Methods A prospective self-controlled study was conducted, enrolling 538 newborns with gestational age ≥35 weeks, birth weight ≥2 000 g, and postnatal age ≤14 days at the Women's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from March to October 2023. Four screening protocols with different predictive indicators were developed based on the Chinese Neonatal Transcutaneous Hourly Bilirubin Nomogram. The effectiveness of the system was evaluated, and the feasibility of using the remote jaundice monitoring system in actual home settings was analyzed. Results A total of 538 paired transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) and total serum bilirubin (TSB) measurements showed a strong correlation (r=0.85, P<0.001), with 95.0% (511/538) of samples within the 95% limits of agreement. Using TcB ≥ the 95th percentile as the predictive indicator, the system achieved 100% sensitivity, 46.2% specificity, and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.731 (95%CI: 0.682-0.780). This approach could reduce unnecessary hospital visits by 41.4% (221/538). Conclusions The system integrates the QBH-801 transcutaneous bilirubinometer, intelligent early warning, and remote guidance services, establishing a closed-loop "hospital-to-home" management model. It demonstrates high safety and feasibility, with significant clinical translational value.

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Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia / Transcutaneous bilirubin / Home screening / Newborn

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Xiao-Fan SUN , Yi ZHENG , Ai-Ling SU , et al . Feasibility study on the clinical translation of a remote jaundice monitoring system for home-based screening of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2025, 27(9): 1057-1061 https://doi.org/10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2503110

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