HOSPITALS
hospitals in southern China . Top-quality patient care is at the core of the service provided by the Hospital ’ s staff . This commitment extends beyond utilising the digital nursing network , as the hospital proactively keeps up with modern healthcare technology trends .
For some patients , exercise is essential to avoid problems , such as blood clots , postoperative intestinal adhesions and constipation . Lihua has seen first-hand how the latest wearable monitoring devices allow patients to move freely within the ward under monitoring . “ The concept of rapid postoperative recovery is currently promoted , emphasising the need for regular activity to help patients regain independent well-being more quickly after surgery . With monitoring information displayed in real-time in the central monitoring system , patient safety is ensured , while moderate exercise and rehabilitation is promoted ,” she says .
At the same time , wearable devices also reduce nursing work pressure and improve the satisfaction of medical staff and patients . It has been mainly used in emergency and special care wards in the Hospital .
“ Wearable devices can uncover hidden clues for a patient ’ s condition through continuous and high-accuracy monitoring without disrupting individuals ’ daily lives . Certain conditions , such as intermittent heart problems , are difficult to detect through one-off tests like electrocardiograms or ultrasounds . However , wearable monitoring can capture these sporadic incidents over a three-day period , allowing for subsequent analysis ,” Yong emphasised the necessity of such equipment as an essential supplementary diagnosis tool .
“Previously , equipment was purchased as standalone units , but now we consider their interconnectivity ”
CHEN YONG , DIRECTOR OF EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENT
“ In the future , community healthcare and home care will become increasingly prevalent , and wearable devices are expected to play a crucial role in facilitating this shift ,” Haiyang shares his expectations for the application of wearable devices . “ Some patients will receive treatment at our hospital but are later transferred to community healthcare or home care . Wearable devices can transmit information back to the hospital , enabling timely identification of any issues that require medical attention .”
The power of connectivity extends far beyond the constraints of time and space to simplify clinical workflows and integrate patient data . It encompasses a much broader potential to transform the entire healthcare ecosystem , allowing us to envision new possibilities where IoT , big data and AI can address a wider range of queries . Through proactive efforts to integrate resources from different parties and explore innovative solutions , a new era of healthcare is taking shape .
60 February 2024