Mobile Healthcare Solutions for Underserved Communities

Facing the prospect of surgery - even a minor procedure like having a port installed can be daunting. But understanding the process and its benefits can alleviate fears and provide comfort during the journey ahead. Our latest #ResearchwithPillar highlights a Fox Chase Cancer Center pilot study where researchers assessed the feasibility of a digital health education intervention designed for patients in an #oncology setting. 🔻 The health education modules consisted of 3 videos delivered via email and SMS to patients scheduled for port insertion procedures. The first "welcome" video set expectations of what materials would be forthcoming and when they would be delivered followed by an explanation of what a port is, why it may be needed, and how to take care of the port site post-insertion. ➡️ Key findings are as follows: The majority of patients (79%) stated the video modules made them feel less anxious and more prepared. Survey respondents shared: ✅ “I didn’t feel anxious after I saw it. It was very straightforward and made me feel ok about having it done” ✅ “I really liked the video because what I had in my head was not what happened” Patients valued receiving the information in real-time and shared: ✅ “I liked that it was convenient and it was very user-friendly. If I wanted to watch the video it was easy to just click on the link. There was nothing I didn’t like” ✅ “I thought the whole thing was excellent. Very impressed with how quickly I received the first one. I found it all very timely.” 🗨️ "This platform and other well-designed digital health tools for patients have the potential to address health equity among underserved communities who may have less access to vetted and evidence-based patient education. Smart phones and other technologies have become ubiquitous among all populations groups and are essential to our everyday lives. Receiving critical health information from a trusted source directly to your phone or email with no additional log-ins or advertisements could be a game changer in reaching those less often reached through other methods." #patienteducation #digitalhealth ---- Pillar is a white-label care enablement solution transforming how organizations scale engagement with their resources. Our mobile-friendly experience centralizes access to their suite of healthcare services, digital benefits, and educational programming while surfacing the right resource at the right time using automated navigation workflows. Pillar’s platform simultaneously captures engagement, satisfaction, and utilization data, enabling our partners to maximize the value of their resources and improve operational efficiency. For organizations seeking human-led engagement, Pillar offers staffing and placement solutions from our leading workforce of over 1,000 vetted health coaching providers. ▶️ Learn more about Pillar: https://withpillar.com/

The book "How AI Can Democratize Healthcare" by Michael Ferro and Robin Farmanfarmaian explores the transformative role of #AI in reshaping #healthcare delivery. The book discusses various innovative technologies that are central to this transformation, including: #DigitalTherapeutics: This refers to the integration of digital systems with traditional therapeutic practices. It encompasses the use of apps and other digital tools that help patients manage their health conditions alongside prescribed medication, improving outcomes through personalized, accessible interventions. AI Voice Technology and Vocal #Biomarkers: This technology uses features of a patient's voice as diagnostic tools. It's more advanced than typical voice assistants because it analyzes vocal characteristics to monitor health, potentially identifying issues like respiratory conditions early through symptoms like changes in voice or cough frequency. Wearable Tech and Clinical Grade Sensors: These devices, which include FDA-approved EKG monitors and blood pressure sensors, facilitate continuous monitoring of vital signs. Such technologies enable early detection of potential health issues, which is crucial for prompt and effective medical intervention. Continuous Care: The authors envision a future where healthcare is omnipresent, leveraging AI to monitor health parameters around the clock. This continuous monitoring could lead to a proactive healthcare model that focuses on preventing illness before it starts, significantly shifting from the traditional reactive approaches. Democratizing Healthcare through AI: The book posits that AI can make high-quality healthcare #accessible and #affordable for all, regardless of geographic location. This is likened to how major tech companies have democratized information access. AI could similarly #democratize health services, making them available everywhere via smart devices. Impact on the Underdeveloped World: The authors discuss the potential of AI to significantly impact healthcare in underdeveloped regions, where access to medical facilities and professionals is limited. AI could bridge this gap, allowing for effective health monitoring and management using simple technologies like smartphones. Economic Aspects and Sustainability: The book also addresses the financial implications of integrating AI into healthcare. It explores who pays for these advancements and how sustainable models for funding AI and sensor technology in healthcare can be developed to ensure their broad and effective implementation. #digitalhealth #dtx

https://lnkd.in/geHDNrjc Telemedicine and mobile health care are not just making health care more convenient and efficient for patients but for hospitals and medical facilities, as well. In an era when hospitals and medical facilities are reporting longer wait times, increases in instances of doctor burnout, and dire staffing shortages, these services are relieving some of the burden. Medical technologies now allow doctors to monitor and track vitals remotely and provide them with actionable insight that can better assist them in crafting personalized treatment plans and prescribing medications to patients. In addition to virtual care, in-home mobile clinicians can now bring hospital care outside of hospital walls and expand their reach into the community. Caregivers can see more patients, provide more comprehensive and direct treatment, and free up hospital resources to better care for those who still require the level of care and treatment that only a hospital environment can provide them. Telehealth and mobile health care services may never be able to entirely replicate the care and supervision that only a hospital setting can provide, but these services can be instrumental in helping patients with limited access to hospitals and medical facilities acquire high-acuity care. The continued development and adoption of virtual and in-home care services allow those caught in these medical deserts to not only receive treatment but do so comfortably and conveniently, which should be a right for all Americans regardless of where in the country they live.