Digital health is transforming healthcare for the better through every single technological development that occurs. However, you might still not relate digital health to your life or be able to recognize a time when digital health might be able to help you. Therefore, here are some of the times when digital health might be important to you and help you to get the healthcare that you need. 1. Aging at Home As you get older,...
Although digital health and new technologies can be incredibly useful in a lot of circumstances, there are times when you might need more than digital health and where it may need to be combined with more traditional healthcare methods. As such, here is a collection of the times when you might need more than just digital health and why traditional health measures are still important. When do you need more than digital health? There are...
A mental health epidemic was underway well before the pandemic changed how we relate to healthcare. Estimates by the United Nations placed about a billion people in need of mental health services in 2019, while just a little over 45% of Americans received the help they needed. However, compared to 2019, 29% more adults in the US self-reported feeling anxious or depressed in 2021, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation Study. New digital solutions to...
Technology has played an increasingly important role in all aspects of people’s lives and healthcare is no exception. There are many ways in which medical practices can improve efficiency as well as patient experience. By utilizing the right digital technologies, doctors can reduce the time spent on paperwork and other administrative tasks, allowing them to spend more time doing what really matters: caring for their patients. Telemedicine Telemedicine has become very popular during the COVID-19...
These last two years have been challenging to say the least, and it has shed a light on our own mental health. Lockdowns, increased screen times, financial worries, stress and the lack of social interaction have all contributed to the worsening of our own mental health. That said, as we enter post-Covid, one BMJ publication calls for urgent intervention as more people will require mental health support because of the pandemic. Fortunately, to help alleviate...
Over the past decade, the healthcare industry has seen a clear shift with regards to the advancement of digital health technology; and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has only brought greater awareness to the immediate need for more digital health solutions. What’s more, digital health is transforming the patient experience itself. For many patients, a doctor’s visit is often an unpleasant and nerve-racking experience. Digital health has provided more fun and effective ways for providers to...
Over the past decade, the healthcare industry has seen a clear shift with regards to the advancement of digital health technology; and the recent COVID-19 pandemic has only brought greater awareness to the immediate need for more digital health solutions. What’s more, digital health is transforming the patient experience itself. For many patients, a doctor’s visit is often an unpleasant and nerve-racking experience. Digital health has provided more fun and effective ways for providers to...
There is a consensus among researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers. And, the reason behind this is the unsustainability of today’s healthcare systems. Costs are increasing due to chronic diseases, an ageing population, and rising expectations. With the advent of modern technology, the management of healthcare systems is changing. Thus, they’re becoming more efficient at delivering better medical quality. Also, there is a reduction in patient response times. For instance, in the United States, the average hospital...
As innovations and new technologies come about, technological strides in the healthcare and medical sector also pick up the pace. In fact, due to the emergence of digital healthcare solutions, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare institutions have significantly improved and quickened the delivery of medical products and services to their patients. From detecting serious illnesses at their early stages to aiding healthcare professionals to reduce medical mistakes and errors, digital solutions allow for these and...
The digital healthcare industry has entered the modern era since people have gone mobile, especially in the last decade. This article includes a wide range of topics that many parents and healthcare professionals are interested in. Digital healthcare is ever-expanding, covering more important health issues in the future. The instrument industry plays a key role in the digital health system and it empowers us to track health status, manage and gain better access to all...
