Healthcare Technology to Bridge the Virtual Patient/Physician Gap by https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm StethIO: The Spot en-us 2021-02-07 21:49:39 UTC 2021-02-20 02:54:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Link: jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174600371 The video below explains how technology is being used to bridge the gap between patient and physician during virtual appointments.]]> 2021-02-07 23:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174600371 Source Details & Dates Published: jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610110 Medgadget highlighted a Smartphone powered Stethoscope by Steth IO  up for FDA regulatory approval in April 2014. March 1, 2019 Western Governors University Texas' (WGU Texas) Nursing & Healthcare blog feature article, 7 nursing technologies transforming patient care, specifically identifies Steth IO smartphone stethoscope as a "wearable device". ]]> 2021-02-07 23:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610110 Pros: jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610427
  • Healthcare assessment data directly from patient/device regardless of physical location.
  • Increased assessment accuracy (for virtual healthcare appointments).
  • Removes human assessment & documentation errors.
  • Allows increased monitoring options.
  • Increase effectiveness of life-saving interventions (by distinguishing changes in patient condition & identifying medical emergencies).
    • ]]>     2021-02-07 23:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610427     Cons: jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610555 Device: 
    • availability (product supply/demand)
    • accessibility & cost (does healthcare facility supply or individual? Is product economical for various populations?)
    • Software compatibility with that used by various healthcare facilities.
    • Information breach vulnerability.
    • Limited application (only androids & iPhones).
    ]]>     2021-02-07 23:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610555     Summary of Current Innovation: jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610836 The smartphone stethoscope is a combination of a downloadable app and a wearable device named "Spot" by Steth IO. The Spot is a small round structure that connects to androids and/or iPhones via cord (similar to phone charging cable). When the Spot is placed on the chest, heart and lung sounds as well as vital signs can be heard by the healthcare professional in real-time. Options to record and upload directly into the patient's record are also available. ]]> 2021-02-07 23:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174610836 Opinion & Rationale: jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174611278 The Spot by Steth IO does create a bridge from patient to healthcare professional in a virtual appointment setting. A wearable device is an asset especially during these unprecedented times (e.g. stay-at-home mandates, infection control precautions, & extreme weather conditions). The disadvantages to the use of the Spot are significant and require further exploration. However, the technology offered via Steth IO's Spot is the type of advancement that healthcare should be moving toward. Promoting the use of Spot specifically to high-risk patients would be an acceptable starting point for healthcare companies. Through this intervention, the cons could be decreased due to the limited patient load utilizing the Spot. Moreover, the outcomes for a high-risk patient population would improve with consistent monitoring; for this population the benefits or potential benefits greatly out-weigh the risk/cons involved. ]]> 2021-02-07 23:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174611278 Team Strengths: jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174611444 Diverse team members were selected; they all have differing characteristics from each other and me.
    Carter - Communication: I picture this team member as the glue to hold the group together. Communication is essential for progress within any group.
    Daniel - Discipline: this team member would be ideal for the planning outline and identifying each step needed (i.e. the process designer).
    Fernando - Focus: I would choose this person to be the point position of our group; the ability to prioritize first then act is key in a team so that everyone knows the plan.
    Isabelle - Includer: this team member would be beneficial to ensure participation and equal work distribution for all persons in the group.
    William - Woo: a group would do well to have an out-going member who doesn't mind breaking the ice, especially for initiation of group activity.
    My Strengths: Strategic, Learner, Input, Individualization, Intellection. My primary strength is the ability to approach challenges from alternative points and rationalize how each team member can best contribute to improve group outcomes.]]>     2021-02-07 23:31:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174611444     References jhall267 https://padlet.com/jhall267/u4hw6uszclpjdmtm/wish/1174611597 Medgadget (2014, April 14). Retrieved from: https://www.medgadget.com/2014/04/steth-io-smartphone-powered-stethoscope.html

    Western Governors University Texas. (2019, March 1). 7 nursing technologies transforming patient care. Blog. Retrieved from: 7 Nursing Technologies Transforming Patient Care (wgu.edu)


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