Trends Flashcards
using the internet to store and access files as opposed to a business network or a computer hard drive.
Cloud computing
multiple providers being able to access the records at the same time from many different locations, increasing collaboration and decreasing healthcare costs.
Cloud computing
disadvantages of cloud computing
cybercriminals access to patient’s personal health information
Devices used in mHealth
diabetes monitors
IV delivery systems
fetal dopplers
Used to measure motion and help to create exercises specific to patients with neurological or musculoskeletal injuries.
Smart glove, smart boards, and game- based technology
Watch-like devices use microneedles to assess and display blood glucose levels.
Glucose monitoring devices
Available in a variety of different types of devices. May provide remote monitoring through smartphones.
Temperature monitoring devices
Measure EEG changes and provide distracting content, such as music or videos, or medication.
pain monitors
Transmit data through smartphone or other devices.
Cardiac monitoring systems
Used to train staff and to promote relaxation and mobility in patients.
Virtual reality
Watch-like device tracks fertility and menstrual cycle when worn during the night.
Fertility monitors
Patients may access a patient portal to view laboratory reports and other records.
sharing data
Reminders and alerts can be sent to patients regarding appointments or guidelines. May be used inhouse to reduce the number of audible pages in order to provide a quieter environment.
Messaging/ emailing
Surveys can be sent to patients immediately after treatment or discharge in order to assess their status and their satisfaction with care.
Surveying
Patients can submit photographs to healthcare providers, such as a picture of a rash, to assist with telephone triage or assessment.
Transmitting photographs
Information about the healthcare provider may be provided in order to reach a large population.
Using Facebook/ Twitter
refers to the delivery of healthcare services to patients who are not physically present with the healthcare professional, usually due to remote location or disability.
Telehealth
allows for the extension of precious healthcare resources, lowers the overall cost of healthcare, and allows patients to receive healthcare who would not normally have access to it.
Primary benefits of telehealth
have traditionally been a primary teaching tool for healthcare professionals.
Grand Rounds
a group of healthcare practitioners looks over a patient’s case history and current condition. They then work together to develop a treatment plan.
Grand rounds
Three specific applications of telehealth currently in use are
IDEATel
RLI
Health Buddy
the Diabetes Education and Telemedicine Project, was started in February 2000.
IDEATel
This program uses aggressive monitoring to track patients’ blood glucose values and enables physicians to make small changes in the medication plan on a day-to-day basis.
IDEATel
works with the chronically ill in Iowa. Patients are given a two-way interactive video device that allows them to have a high level of care while lowering the number of in person appointments with healthcare workers.
Resource Link of Iowa
small electronic appliance that asks the patient questions, sends reminders, and communicates medical information to the physician.
Health Buddy
“the practice of nursing over distance using telecommunication technology.”
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