Search Tag: telemedicine
Blockchain-in-healthcare-five-initiatives
2023 08 Dec
Beyond its roles in gaming or cryptocurrency, blockchain technology has found surprising traction in the medical domain. This revelation caught many off guard and gained momentum after the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers have unearthed the profound significance of blockchain across diverse realms reliant on information data. It...Read more
Focus-on-in-demand-outpatientisation-how-patient-care-at-home-becomes-a-success
2023 23 Oct
“Showtime” for digital health innovations for the future at MEDICA 2023 A hundred start-ups and more than 120 high-calibre professional speakers: These are just the “naked” facts which this year’s MEDICA CONNECTED HEALTHCARE FORUM will present as an established part of the programme at the world’s leading medical trade fair MEDICA 2023 in...Read more
How-managed-it-services-for-healthcare-can-be-a-game-changer
2023 11 Oct
Managed IT services are undeniably playing a pivotal role in the success of healthcare apps. IT Services revenue in the market rose to US$1,241.00bn in 2023, according to Statista Market Forecast . In the face of the ever-growing demand for top-quality care and services to patients, efficient operation, as well as strict compliance requirements,...Read more
New-study-shows-telemedicine-has-clear-benefits-for-patients
2022 18 Nov
Telemedicine was the most cost-effective and safest solution to offering accessible and high-quality care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Authors working on a new study by WHO/Europe and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, provided a general review of the status of telemedicine in Europe and Central Asia. They...Read more
Telemedicine-reduces-likelihood-of-no-show-visits-among-surgical-patients
2022 04 Nov
A recent study shows that telemedicine helped to lower the rates of no-shows among surgical patients. The study revealed that surgical patients who used telemedicine were more likely to present themselves to their initial clinic appointment or follow-up visit during the post-surgery period, compared to those who did not use telemedicine at...Read more
Ict4awe-2023-9th-international-conference-on-ict-for-ageing-well-e-health
2023 22 Apr
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Hdc-2022-5th-edition-healthcare-disrupters-congress
2022 18 Oct
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Diagnostic-point-in-a-vr-version
2022 23 Jun
An innovative approach to innovation sounds... interesting? Join us now for an unforgettable telemedicine adventure in virtual reality! You may already be familiar with our Diagnostic Point , but if you are not, be sure to take a look at the article where we described in detail how the Prevention Kiosk works and what it is&nbsRead more
How-to-find-the-right-it-partner-for-your-telemedicine-solution
2022 09 May
It’s 2022 and public health is undergoing an unprecedented digital transformation. It’s a road already taken before Covid-19, but during the first quarter of 2020 in the U.S. telehealth visits increased by 154% (CDC, 2020). If you are in a business in the healthcare industry , you probably feel the pressure to provide or use technology that works...Read more
Digital-health-world-congress-2022
2022 17 May
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Telemedicine-popularity-demand-and-satisfaction-hits-all-time-high
2021 27 Jul
Telehealth usage in the last year has increased by around 6,000%. While the change was due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as healthcare providers and patients shifted to virtual from traditional office visits to reduce infection rates, patients quickly recognised other benefits to telemedicine. According to the latest research, the market for...Read more
Focal-points-of-mastering-telemedicine
2021 29 Mar
With telehealth seeing a boost due to the COVID-19 pandemic and expected to continue to grow in the future, what do healthcare professionals need to know to successfully work with this format? You might also like: A new report shows the growing adoption levels for certain categories of digital health tools and populations, and...Read more
Covid-19-and-telehealth
2021 27 Mar
A massive cohort study of over 36 million U.S. patients looks into how ambulatory care patterns changed considering the rise in virtual care in the first months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. You might also like: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth in the use of telemedicine but there are differences...Read more
Pandemic-and-digital-health-growth-gaps-and-challenges
2021 05 Mar
A new report shows the growing adoption levels for certain categories of digital health tools and populations, and looks into the matters of patient data sharing, including the COVID-19 data. You might also like: The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth in the use of telemedicine, but not in all populations. Learn more...Read more
Pandemic-driven-uptake-of-virtual-care-in-canada
2021 11 Feb
A team of Canadian researchers analysed the shift from office to virtual care early on in the COVID-19 pandemic and identified the degree of change in various patient populations. You might also like: Not Everyone Is Ready for Telehealth The pandemic has caused significant changes in how care is delivered, and a turn to telemedicine...Read more
Readjusting-telemonitoring-system-for-covid-19-needs
2021 11 Feb
The U.S. Kaiser Permanente system reports on the efficiency of its special telemonitoring programme for COVID-19 patients. You might also like: Remote Work and Virtual Consultations: Emergency Setup The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted demand for general medicine providers and reduced it for subspecialty services. To address...Read more
Major-industry-players-partner-to-promote-digital-health
2021 25 Jan
Four major companies are partnering to speed up the development of digital healthcare solutions in France and across Europe with a new joint venture. You might also like: Europe Invests in IoT Research to Help Healthcare Sanofi, a global biopharmaceutical company, Capgemini, which specialises in consulting and...Read more
Virtual-hospital-for-covid-19-care
2020 23 Nov
The COVID-19 pandemic puts much strain on healthcare resources. One way to expand hospital bed capacity is through the use of telemedicine. Atrium Health's "hospital at home" (AH-HaH) is a good example of how telemedicine programmes can be ramped up to provide acute hospital-level care for patients in their own home. You might also like:...Read more
Managing-eating-disorders-in-multi-user-virtual-reality
2020 23 Oct
A team of researchers share their experience of creating and testing a multi-user virtual reality (MUVR) remote psychotherapeutic system for body weight and shape concerns. You might also like: Feasibility and Potential Benefits of Immersive Virtual Reality in the Intensive Care Unit Applications of virtual reality (VR) is an...Read more
Ata-orcha-partner-for-health-app-quality
2020 19 Oct
Healthcare apps play an important role in telehealth – enabling patients to be more proactive in monitoring their health and wellbeing. Such apps continue to swell in numbers raising concerns about their safety and effectiveness. You might also like: Questions to Ask About Chatbots To ensure that patients are using ‘the best health...Read more
Virtual-vs-in-person-care-during-pandemic
2020 08 Oct
There has been a notable increase in telemedicine use amidst pandemic-induced quarantine measures and travel curbs, which are meant to reduce workplace transmission. In the US, for instance, telemedicine accounted for 35.3% of all primary care visits during the second quarter (Q2) of 2020, a big leap from 1.1% of total Q2 2018-2019 visits, says...Read more
Fda-focusses-on-digital-health-with-new-centre-of-excellence
2020 23 Sep
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems around the world have seen the surge in digital health. This new trend, however, has brought new challenges, one of which is how these relatively new activities are regulated. Aiming to make digital health tools safer and more accessible, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched...Read more
Telemedicine-for-type-1-diabetes-during-covid-19
2020 05 Sep
The current pandemic has led to increased use of telemedicine, allowing delivery of care with no person-to-person contact, in line with physical distancing measures to prevent further spread of coronavirus. You might also like: Bright Ideas A new survey study (Scott et al. 2020) zeroed in on telemedicine use among people living...Read more
Not-everyone-is-ready-for-telehealth
2020 14 Aug
With pandemic-induced lockdowns and travel curbs, telemedicine offers a safe and convenient way to meet the healthcare needs of patients without leaving their home. However, in the U.S., new research shows many older adults (65 years and above) – who are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection – are not ready for video visits mainly due to inexperience...Read more
Ecbt-vs-face-to-face
2020 16 Jul
Antidepressants have long been used as medications for depression, although now treatment plans often combine psychotherapy with pharmacotherapy. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), in fact, has been shown in studies to be as effective as antidepressants in reducing symptoms of depression. However, traditional face-to-face CBT is not always...Read more