PT Engaging Patients

Doctors use VR to educate #patients on their own scans in order to give better insight into treatment plans @statnews bit.ly/2CIMREP

Doctors work together to create an innovative 3D printed trachea to save a newborn #patient from a rare condition @penn_state bit.ly/2S63FQZ

According to a recent study, the number of #patients suffering from hospital-acquired conditions has declined in recent years, with more than 20,500 deaths averted since 2014 @FortuneMagazine bit.ly/2t3K2K2

Researchers build an app-based artificial pancreas system to help control blood glucose levels in diabetic #patients @MobiHealthNews bit.ly/2DHdkEq

RN and heart health #patient strives to educate others about heart disease and encourage annual testing during #heartmonth @SiouxlandNews bit.ly/2G4dc4w

Apps are helping #patients prepare for joint replacement surgeries by providing daily exercises, nutrition checklists and additional outlets for peer support @MobiHealthNews bit.ly/2MvG5a6

Wearable sensors can aid in detecting disorders such as depression or anxiety to help pediatric #patients get earlier treatment @digihealthnews bit.ly/2HrDxuI

Scientists are trying to train the immune system to accept transplants without medication assistance, in hopes of giving transplant #patients a better life without fear of infection @nytimes nyti.ms/2FS6nlu

#AI technology assists clinicians with identifying infections in dementia patients before more urgent care is needed @digitalhealth2 bit.ly/2S1r6tO

New video game aims to use sound and music to help #patients with ADHD learn how to multitask and filter distractions @statnews bit.ly/2MvQjal

Data shows educating #patients about portals and other digital tools increases engagement and improves overall health literacy @PEHealthIT bit.ly/2ANqCxo

A sensor-equipped digital pill sends data to #patients and providers, such as type of medication, time of day and dosage, to ensure medication adherence and guide future treatment plans @statnews bit.ly/2sG6Csl

New digital system provides paramedics with greater access to vital #patient information, such as allergies and medical history, allowing them to provide faster, more efficient care @HealthITNews bit.ly/2APvxxK

New study shows that #stemcell therapy has the potential to reverse multiple sclerosis by helping to rebuild #patients’ immune systems @voxdotcom bit.ly/2DhDpdn

New app improves pre- and post-visits for #patients by sending medication reminders and instructions for procedures, surgeries and appointments to prevent avoidable readmissions @HDMmagazine bit.ly/2QXP1Wx

New AI technology uses photography of #patients faces to identify rare genetic disorders, such as Angelman syndrome, through subtle facial features @cnnhealth cnn.it/2FediWS

Remote monitoring and telecommunication technologies are becoming cheaper and easier to use, allowing #patients to spend less recovery time in the hospital and better equipping caregivers for at home care @MobiHealthNews bit.ly/2H7dU2g

Local cancer centers are researching whether VR can decrease anxiety in cancer #patients by allowing them to escape the treatment room and envision themselves somewhere else, such as the beach or a football game @WNDU bit.ly/2FqmHdT

Health coaches are integrating wearable technology in management plans for #patients with chronic diseases to better monitor progress and suggest healthier life habits @PEHealthIT bit.ly/2rHnVsj

@StanfordChild is working to incorporate more digital health tools, such as video chat, to help #patients with follow up visits and to help providers better communicate with patients about their needs @StanfordMed stan.md/2VJfKtm