HCTW news: High-tech monitors keep an eye on at-home patients
Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, July 8, 2008
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Cutting-edge technology can help healthcare workers keep an eye on homebound senior patients, allowing them to both stay safe and keep their independence, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The new technology, developed at the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) in Washington, DC, involves sensors that are strategically placed around an elderly patient's home; these sensors can monitor whether or not the patient performs certain actions, such as taking medication. Additionally, the technology can monitor vital signs and chart the patient's blood pressure. Information is transmitted to the patient's healthcare provider or family member.
Developers at CAST say the technology can allow elderly patients to avoid moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. It's also expected to lend a sense of security to patients who might otherwise feel isolated or disconnected to their family or healthcare facility.
Source: Chicago Tribune
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