Hospital@Home: An innovative model for improving patient care in the home environment
We are currently hearing and reading a lot about Hospital@Home (H@H). But what exactly is it? In this article, we explain what exactly is behind the…
SHIFT-Hospital@Home pilot study
In order to ensure seamless care after discharge from hospital and thus achieve increased safety, innovative approaches and treatment pathways are…
Telemedicine as part of Hospital@Home
The "Hospital at Home" (H@H) concept offers a way to meet the existing challenges in the healthcare sector. It enables patients to be cared for in…
Vital Signs and the Evolution of Patient Monitoring Systems
The four key vital signs routinely measured in clinical settings are body temperature (BT), blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and respiratory rate…
How can early warnings score improve care?
In the previous article, we explored the challenges hospitals face in the timely detection of patient deterioration and the validation of effective…
Wearable Technology: The Future of Hospitals
The healthcare industry is undergoing a transformative shift towards more efficient and patient-centric care.
How can physical activity reduce the readmission rate in acute hospitals?
Lack of physical activity during hospitalisation often leads to complications and increases the risk of patients having to be readmitted after…
How can hospital associated disabilities be reduced?
There is now increasing evidence that hospitalisation can have a negative impact on health, especially in older patients. Impairment of functioning…
Hospital in Motion: motivating movement with a digital assistant
Lack of exercise among patients in hospitals is a common problem - and this is precisely where an innovative solution comes in: A wearable-based…
How do I make my patients part of the solution (co-creation)?
Actively involving patients in the promotion of movement (co-creation) can significantly improve their recovery and satisfaction. Collaboration…
RealCo - Virtual Reality Companion for patients with chronic renal failure
More than 30 years after science fiction author Neil Stephenson [1] coined the term "metaverse", the vision of shifting our social interactions into a…
Virtual reality and conversational AI to supplement patient education in chronic disease management
Chronically ill patients, such as people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), have a great need for effective education and counselling. Targeted…