Trends

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using the internet to store and access files as opposed to a business network or a computer hard drive.

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Cloud computing

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multiple providers being able to access the records at the same time from many different locations, increasing collaboration and decreasing healthcare costs.

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Cloud computing

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disadvantages of cloud computing

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cybercriminals access to patient’s personal health information

Question 4

Devices used in mHealth

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diabetes monitors
IV delivery systems
fetal dopplers

Question 5

Used to measure motion and help to create exercises specific to patients with neurological or musculoskeletal injuries.

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Smart glove, smart boards, and game- based technology

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Watch-like devices use microneedles to assess and display blood glucose levels.

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Glucose monitoring devices

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Available in a variety of different types of devices. May provide remote monitoring through smartphones.

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Temperature monitoring devices

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Measure EEG changes and provide distracting content, such as music or videos, or medication.

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pain monitors

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Transmit data through smartphone or other devices.

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Cardiac monitoring systems

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Used to train staff and to promote relaxation and mobility in patients.

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Virtual reality

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Watch-like device tracks fertility and menstrual cycle when worn during the night.

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Fertility monitors

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Patients may access a patient portal to view laboratory reports and other records.

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sharing data

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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.

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Messaging/ emailing

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Surveys can be sent to patients immediately after treatment or discharge in order to assess their status and their satisfaction with care.

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Surveying

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Patients can submit photographs to healthcare providers, such as a picture of a rash, to assist with telephone triage or assessment.

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Transmitting photographs

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Information about the healthcare provider may be provided in order to reach a large population.

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Using Facebook/ Twitter

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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.

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Telehealth

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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.

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Primary benefits of telehealth

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have traditionally been a primary teaching tool for healthcare professionals.

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Grand Rounds

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a group of healthcare practitioners looks over a patient’s case history and current condition. They then work together to develop a treatment plan.

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Grand rounds

Question 21

Three specific applications of telehealth currently in use are

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IDEATel
RLI
Health Buddy

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the Diabetes Education and Telemedicine Project, was started in February 2000.

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IDEATel

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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.

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IDEATel

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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.

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Resource Link of Iowa

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small electronic appliance that asks the patient questions, sends reminders, and communicates medical information to the physician.

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Health Buddy

Question 26

“the practice of nursing over distance using telecommunication technology.”

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