Patient engagement is an individual’s continuous effort in managing their own health requiring participation, awareness and decision making. Advancing patient engagement is necessary to achieve physical, social and mental well being of an individual. In this infographic, we present tools of patient engagement, their importance in today’s healthcare scenario and the barriers preventing patient empowerment.
Patient engagement is the first step to patient empowerment. Educating patients, helping them connect and to take charge of their own health in order to improve patient health outcomes and lay basic infrastructure for care coordination efforts.
August 4, 2015
Patient engagement is an individual’s continuous effort in managing their own health requiring participation, awareness and decision making. Advancing patient engagement is necessary to achieve physical, social and mental well being of an individual. In this infographic, we present tools of patient engagement, their importance in today’s healthcare scenario and the barriers preventing patient […]
July 29, 2015
The definition of healthy life has changed multifold in past few years. The concept of ‘lifestyle diseases’ has made a separate space in the medical world. Diseases like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, are occurring more frequently than common cold. The sufferers are bound to go through regular health checkups […]
July 24, 2015
Innovations in healthcare is becoming paramount in revolutionizing patient engagement, physician time management and improving overall quality of care. It is estimated that over sixty million patients flock to the internet instead of a physician for healthcare related information. Patients now have access to all the information at their fingertips […]
July 21, 2015
Technology is surely transforming healthcare like never before but what if it could save your life? We belong to an era wherein healthcare is thriving with all the technological advancements taking place, from wearable technology that can help patients take prescriptions on time to aiding patients with chronic diseases to […]
July 17, 2015
The concept of Internet of Things has revolutionized today’s landscape. The term used to describe the communication between Internet enabled devices has connected the entire world in a single rope, simplifying lives to a great extent. The latest smartphones, gadgets, security systems, smart home appliances, cars and vending machines are […]
July 14, 2015
How does twitter benefit healthcare? Twitter is one of the most popular social media platforms available, providing lots of scope for communication, sharing news, updates and discussions. Healthcare adoption of twitter remains fairly low since healthcare is governed by strict HIPAA regulations, but it still remains a viable option to […]