Digital transformation has entered in various sectors of our lives, including the health sector. Because of it, there has been a huge impact in regards to both health and fitness.
So below are the few ways digital technology is helping us in living a healthier, fitter and better life.
1. Use of Robot for Surgery:
Robots are now-a-days even being used for surgeries as well. This is helping in saving a lot of time of the surgeons. With robots in the healthcare sector, surgeons are able to perform surgeries in spite of not being present physically. Robots are going to have a long way in the health industry in the mere future.
2. Genomics:
With digital transformation taking place even in genomics, many wonders are taking place around the globe. People are able to get personalized testing, treatment done very easily. They can improve their health conditions from a variety of diseases.
3. Reviews of Hospitals:
The issues and quality of care rendered by a hospital can only be known through patients’ feedback or review. In the digital era, feedback or review can be collected either through social media reviews or digital surveys. The results will ultimately help in the improvement of the healthcare services.
4. Telemedicine:
Telemedicine is the latest trend in the healthcare industry. It can benefit a lot of people without putting in much effort. People in the remotest areas can have access to the healthcare information.
5. Wearable Technology:
Wearable Technology is the best way for increasing the performance of the not only patients but also hospital personnel. With this, the hospital management can know health related issues of the staff and give recommendations based on that. The management can suggest them regarding salubrious habits and ways. More the staff is aware of its health, more meticulous will it be.
6. Analysis of Patients:
Wearables can help in easy analysis of the patients by the health specialists. The medical history can help in recognizing the health risks, the impact of various treatments on patients and based on that specific medication can be advised for the improvement.
Hi Rebecca,
Very informative article. Touches upon the need for faster adoption of digitalization in Indian healthcare and how capturing relevant data at various touchpoints can help improve overall healthcare outcomes.