Search Tag: patient care
2024 08 Sep
The healthcare industry is undergoing a critical shift towards digitalisation, driven by the need to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens. Yet, despite heavy investments, many healthcare providers find the path to successful digital transformation fraught with challenges. According to EdgeVerve CEO, Sateesh...Read more
2024 08 Sep
The healthcare industry is undergoing a critical shift towards digitalisation, driven by the need to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and reduce administrative burdens. Yet, despite heavy investments, many healthcare providers find the path to successful digital transformation fraught with challenges. According to EdgeVerve CEO, Sateesh...Read more
2024 02 Aug
Chatbots have become integral to various industries, including marketing, real estate, finance, and healthcare. Their ability to provide instant responses and handle multiple users simultaneously makes them invaluable. Chatbots enhance patient care by offering symptom diagnosis, mental health consultations, and nutrition tracking services. This...Read more
2024 01 Aug
Technology integration in healthcare is pivotal in improving patient care and operational efficiency. However, many healthcare organisations struggle with outdated or inefficient applications, leading to redundancy and inefficiencies. Application modernisation emerges as a crucial process in addressing these challenges, offering a pathway to optimise...Read more
2024 01 Aug
Technology integration in healthcare is pivotal in improving patient care and operational efficiency. However, many healthcare organisations struggle with outdated or inefficient applications, leading to redundancy and inefficiencies. Application modernisation emerges as a crucial process in addressing these challenges, offering a pathway to optimise...Read more
2024 23 Jul
Successful healthcare innovation requires more than technical and clinical expertise; it demands a deep understanding of the ecosystem, including regulatory requirements, reimbursement systems, and organisational dynamics. Embracing a holistic approach, fostering continuous feedback, and engaging stakeholders early are crucial for overcoming...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Electronic Health Record (EHR) transitions, a colossal technological and operational hurdle, are a defining feature of modern healthcare systems. Clinicians are tasked with mastering new technologies, reshaping their daily routines and workflows, all while upholding the continuity and quality of patient care. The Department of Veterans Affairs...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Electronic Health Record (EHR) transitions, a colossal technological and operational hurdle, are a defining feature of modern healthcare systems. Clinicians are tasked with mastering new technologies, reshaping their daily routines and workflows, all while upholding the continuity and quality of patient care. The Department of Veterans Affairs...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Electronic Health Record (EHR) transitions, a colossal technological and operational hurdle, are a defining feature of modern healthcare systems. Clinicians are tasked with mastering new technologies, reshaping their daily routines and workflows, all while upholding the continuity and quality of patient care. The Department of Veterans Affairs...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Missed appointments have long been a significant issue in healthcare delivery, adversely affecting the quality of care, leading to treatment delays, increased emergency department visits, poorer health outcomes, and even a higher risk of death. In England, the rate of missed mental health appointments is notably high, at 19.1%. This issue affects...Read more
2024 16 Jul
Data is pivotal in enhancing behavioural health practices. By harnessing the power of data, healthcare providers can gain critical insights into patient demographics, preferences, and clinical histories, which, in turn, allows for the customisation of treatment plans to meet individual needs. Additionally, data aids in streamlining operational...Read more
2024 16 Jul
Data is pivotal in enhancing behavioural health practices. By harnessing the power of data, healthcare providers can gain critical insights into patient demographics, preferences, and clinical histories, which, in turn, allows for the customisation of treatment plans to meet individual needs. Additionally, data aids in streamlining operational...Read more
2024 02 Jul
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism. Spearheaded by former ASRT President and current Chair...Read more
2024 26 Jun
Effective communication among healthcare professionals is paramount for delivering high-quality patient care. Traditionally, telephone calls have been the cornerstone of clinician-to-clinician communication. However, the landscape has shifted in recent years with the widespread adoption of mobile devices and electronic health record (EHR) systems....Read more
2024 26 Jun
Effective communication among healthcare professionals is paramount for delivering high-quality patient care. Traditionally, telephone calls have been the cornerstone of clinician-to-clinician communication. However, the landscape has shifted in recent years with the widespread adoption of mobile devices and electronic health record (EHR) systems....Read more
2024 20 Jun
“With these on, I can relax and escape from here without physically leaving,” Yoran says as he puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset provided by his medical team. Yoran is one of over 100 000 yearly patients at the Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in Nijmegen, Kingdom of the Netherlands, and a teenager who enjoys what most teenagers...Read more
2024 13 Jun
Healthcare organisations must optimise their computing resources to support innovative clinical workflows. Hospitals' primary objective is to provide optimal patient care, but recent years have seen challenges that complicate this goal. Increasing cyberattacks demand heightened cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient data, diverting...Read more
2024 05 Jun
Expanding the role of pharmacists in treating minor illnesses could potentially save millions in healthcare costs, according to new research led by Washington State University. The findings suggest that increasing pharmacists' clinical services, including prescribing medications, can enhance healthcare access amid a shortage of primary care providers....Read more
2024 04 Jun
Artificial intelligence's (AI) emergence in healthcare is now reaching the field of sleep medicine. A recent research commentary by the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionise patient care and preventive health strategies in sleep medicine. Led...Read more
2024 04 Jun
Artificial intelligence's (AI) emergence in healthcare is now reaching the field of sleep medicine. A recent research commentary by the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionise patient care and preventive health strategies in sleep medicine. Led...Read more
2024 04 Jun
Artificial intelligence's (AI) emergence in healthcare is now reaching the field of sleep medicine. A recent research commentary by the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionise patient care and preventive health strategies in sleep medicine. Led...Read more
2024 30 May
Patient access to healthcare has been a longstanding concern, one that predates the digital revolution and the current challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. It's a multifaceted issue stemming from various factors like affordability, transportation limitations, and the availability of appointments. While the healthcare system grapples with capacity...Read more
2024 30 May
Patient access to healthcare has been a longstanding concern, one that predates the digital revolution and the current challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. It's a multifaceted issue stemming from various factors like affordability, transportation limitations, and the availability of appointments. While the healthcare system grapples with capacity...Read more
2024 27 May
Recent evidence synthesised in the WHO Global Report on Primary Health Care (PHC) underscores the imperative to prioritise PHC within health systems. This evidence reveals that the long-term benefits of reorienting health towards PHC significantly outweigh the costs. PHC, by fostering ongoing relationships between physicians and patients, ensures...Read more