The enabler of patient empowerment is the degree to which patients can understand medical information...
A chronic condition is a life-long disease that requires extensive life-style changes. Patients must monitor their condition on a day-to-day basis and adhere to complex treatment instructions. Many times, patients lack the resources and even the motivation to become knowledgeable about their chronic illness.
Tablet education and home automated telecommunication systems can help.
The use of interactive education in healthcare reinforces basic clinical instructions and promotes long-term self-management of the chronic condition. By administering education modules, patients undergo an interactive and novel experience with informative programs. Modules are created relative to each disease condition. The amount of information absorbed can be tracked and again reinforced through simple section and program quizzes. Real-time reports can then be generated for the physician or nurse to review.
A chronic condition is a life-long disease that requires extensive life-style changes. Patients must monitor their condition on a day-to-day basis and adhere to complex treatment instructions. Many times, patients lack the resources and even the motivation to become knowledgeable about their chronic illness.
Tablet education and home automated telecommunication systems can help.
The use of interactive education in healthcare reinforces basic clinical instructions and promotes long-term self-management of the chronic condition. By administering education modules, patients undergo an interactive and novel experience with informative programs. Modules are created relative to each disease condition. The amount of information absorbed can be tracked and again reinforced through simple section and program quizzes. Real-time reports can then be generated for the physician or nurse to review.