INTRODUCTION Designing of humanoid robotics has influenced and helped many fields such as health care, military and general household chores[5, 6]. Having the ability to operate from a distant location, teleoperation, has been an added advantage in this context. Michaud and Fancois (2007) has discussed that teleoperation with assistive technologies constitute a promising avenue to decrease load on the health care system, reduce hospitalization period and improve quality of life [1]. The ever increasing
How might advances in technology and medicine enable consumers to make healthy or unhealthy choices? Provide examples. HCS/490 June 2, 2015 Conversation Starter Technology is a great tool that has become an integrated part of our lives making them more convenient, efficient, and productive. Health care, like many other industries, has undergone an explosion of innovative concepts and applications that make our lives in many ways, more efficient and convenient, and in some cases, helping us to make better, informed decisions. Some examples of technological revolutionary applications in healthcare that allow us to make better decisions, are the use of computers and other electronic devices.
In this case market Penetration is a very necessary approach. According to the Duke University this strategy is used to attract new patients. The website advertised a new medical records system to improve patients’ experiences. This present tool helps patients contact their physicians online to ask medical questions or request a prescription refill without going to the hospital. This strategy approach will
In the meantime, these robots could also reduce people risks and facilitate the rescue work and help to save more lives. iRobot is looking good for the practical robots in the future healthcare market. A group of researchers are exploring the potential of robots as an assistive technology to improve wellness and enhance quality of life for elderly. Robots could allow caregivers to supervise patients who are away from them. Robots may be helpful in many circumstances, including household chores and the on-time administration of medication.
Consumers are more interesting in the way technology has advanced with in the health care era. Patients are aware that all medical information is safely kept in a computer, but are concern of possible typos or errors that happens with the use of computers. On the flip side consumers understand that retrieving the health information can be done faster for test results and other important information that may usually take weeks to retrieve. Consumers now know it is easier for them to request refills on medication, and sent to the pharmacy quicker. Consumers realize medical providers are gaining a better way to manage the medical information, which will help improve the health care industry, and provide positive medical care.
They are used after disasters to rescue people . Robots are also used for heart surgery. The surgeon will use a console and the motion is translated into the robots movements. It is the least invasive way to perform this surgery which means that people can recover and leave the hospital sooner (“Living”, n.d.). Honda has created a robot that they call Asimo.
Conduct studies with medical professionals in the U.S such as surgeons so that the awareness of the CT scanner’s superior technology reaches out faster and thus recommended by medical professionals. 2. After reading the (B) case, answer the following: (a) What is your evaluation of EMI’s performance to date? EMI’s success after introducing the CT scanner was great, but there were a few problems that we emerging. Firstly it was the technology itself, it was easily
Robotic abdominal surgery, and colon and rectal surgery are used to treat conditions like the following: gallbladder cancer, liver cancer, and pancreatic disorders. When these conditions are treated with robotic surgery there is a good chance that patients will avoid nerve damage due to the flexibility and precision of the robotic arms used. Da Vinci, which is a popular brand of robotic surgery system, makes only small incisions during these procedures instead of the large open incisions used during traditional laparoscopy. Robotic cardiovascular surgery includes invasive heart surgery, heart valve surgeries, and coronary bypass surgery. The most commonly performed robot-assisted cardiac procedure today is a mitral valve repair or replacement (Bush, Nifong & Chitwood, 2013).
“It’s a new medical 4D ultrasound technology that rides waves for the future” (Medical News Today:1). The technology uses a tremendous display of computer hardware to produce the ultrasound, making it a much cheaper alternative to expensive machines (Medical News Today:1). The 4D ultrasound provides a three-dimensional live action motion video which rotates volumes to view all sides of the fetus. Now doctors have amazing photos of babies as young as 3 weeks‘ gestation, when still in the mothers’ womb. 4D ultrasounds are extremely helpful in many ways.
Virtual reality is quickly finding wide acceptance in the medical community as researchers and clinicians become aware of its potential benefits. In the United States, significant public dollars have been invested in the research and development of VR technologies, especially by the military which views VR as a promising tool for both training and physical and psychosocial rehabilitation. Several pioneer research groups have already demonstrated improved clinical performance using VR imaging, planning and control . Revolutionary health care applications have been studied for surgical procedures (e.g., remote surgery), medical therapy, preventive medicine, visualization of databases, skill enhancement and rehabilitation, and medical education and training . Virtual Reality has also been shown to be highly effective as a psychotherapeutic tool.