Posts Tagged ‘Patient Quality Care’
Technology: Robot Power Suit – Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) to Help Nurses and Patients
Thursday, February 28, 2013 15:31 No CommentsBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
“A robot suit that can help the elderly or disabled get around was given its global safety certificate in Japan on Wednesday, paving the way for its worldwide roll-out,” according to Discovery News.
The Hybrid Assistive Limb®, or HAL, is a power-assisted pair of legs developed by Japanese robot maker, Yoshiyuki […]
Patient Engagement: The Pivotal Role of the Caregiver
Monday, May 7, 2012 7:47 No CommentsThis is a guest post by patient caregiver, Rob Harris, founder of Robcares. He writes about how searching the Internet led to patient engagement and how it fostered a cohesive decision making process between health care providers, patient and caregiver. Rob is a caregiver to his wife, Cindy, who is a two-time cancer survivor.
“Patient engagement […]
Telehealth, Remote Monitoring and Mobile Health
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 18:57 1 CommentBy Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA
Bill Crounse, MD, Senior Director, Worldwide Health, Worldwide Public Sector Microsoft Corporation shares his insights and describes four leading trends and technologies that will transform health and health care in 2012 and beyond.
These leading technologies include: cloud computing, health gaming, telehealth services and remote monitoring/mobile health.
Telehealth, Remote Monitoring, Mobile Health
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