Tag: Virtual Care
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Virtual Care 101: What Patients Need to Know
Medically Reviewed By: Dr Hanif Chatur Image Credit: Microsoft Designer Key Takeaways Virtual Care Defined: Remote interactions between healthcare providers and patients using digital tools, eliminating the need for clinic visits. Benefits and Processes: Offers convenience, location-independence, cost savings, and real-time monitoring. Expect familiar consultation steps, but online. Safety and Optimizing Experience: Ensure data protection and […]
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The Benefits of Virtual Care: Why It’s Becoming More Popular
Virtual care is changing the way Canadians receive medical advice. With the growing popularity of digital technology, more and more people are turning to virtual care to get the help they need. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of virtual care and why it’s becoming more popular in Canada. Convenient and Time-Saving: […]
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Gamification: The Benefits of Making Remote Patient Monitoring Fun
The emergence of Remote Patient Monitoring has made it possible for healthcare professionals to keep track of a patient’s health from anywhere. This is especially beneficial for those suffering from chronic conditions, elderly people, and those with mobility challenges. However, despite the obvious advantages, Remote Patient Monitoring can be difficult to maintain for long periods […]
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Virtual Communication with Dementia Patients: Tips for a Meaningful Connection
As our world becomes increasingly digital, virtual communication is becoming more prevalent. But for those with dementia, the shift can be challenging. It’s important to understand that dementia affects the way a person processes information and communicates, which can make virtual conversations more difficult. However, with a few tips and some patience, virtual communication with […]
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How Nurses Can Work from Home: A Guide
The world of healthcare has changed rapidly in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for remote work solutions. Nurses, in particular, have been on the front lines of the pandemic, and for some, working from home has become a necessity for their safety and the safety of their families. If you’re […]
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What percentage of US seniors are using RPM?
The use of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) among seniors in the United States has been on the rise in recent years. RPM is a way for seniors to monitor their health from the comfort of their own home, using various devices and technologies. This is particularly beneficial for seniors who live in remote areas, have […]
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WITH OVER 60% of OLDER ADULTS HAVING SMARTPHONES – NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO MAKE IT A DOCTOR’S VIRTUAL OFFICE
According to Dr. Andrew Gostine, CEO of the sensor network startup Artisight, “it’s very hard to put devices into the patient’s home or in the hospital, but everyone is carrying a cell phone with a network connection“. The percentage of U.S. adults who own a smartphone has risen steadily over the past decade, with the […]
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Technology behind SenSights Care
Our Solution SenSights Care is a Remote Patient Monitoring & Aging Solution which benefits seniors and healthcare facilities working with seniors having chronic conditions like Dementia, Alzheimer’s, High Blood Pressure, Falls and others. The 3 main components of SenSights Care solution are: Touchless Fall Detection Contactless Wellness Monitoring Convenience for seniors, caregivers, and agency The […]
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AI & ML to bridge demand/supply gap in the healthcare
Credit: Pexels We could see how COVID-19 heavily affected the healthcare sector with major labour shortages, but even without it, it is getting more and more difficult for healthcare professionals to handle it. The World Health Organization says that even if 40 million new workplaces in the health sector are created by 2030, we can’t […]
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Virtual Primary Care: A Gateway to the Future?
Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of virtual primary care. According to a recent study, published in February 2021, in Ontario, Canada alone face-to-face primary care visits have seen a dramatic 80% decline while virtual care visits have increased a whopping 5.6-fold. Given this unprecedented uptake of virtual primary care, it is critical […]