Remove tag healthcare-ar
article thumbnail

Technology is radically improving care for veterans

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Breakthroughs in AR technology are also now enabling doctors in the U.S. Some of the biggest breakthroughs in healthcare delivery, though, have come in the field of 3D printing. Surgeons across the country are able to virtually enter the room to consult on surgeries, through the pairing of 5G with AR capabilities.

EMR 187
article thumbnail

Digital literacy -- the required and moving target for older adults

Aging in Place Technology Watch

But its importance at every age, especially for older adults, is ever more critical – when you consider how much useful information is available to us from or about our healthcare providers and related services. These capabilities are nearly entirely dependent on digital literacy – the ability to find and use information.

135
135
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Key trends expected to shape Pain Management and Adherence markets in 2024 and beyond

Lloyd Price

Challenges: Data privacy and security are crucial concerns in a data-driven healthcare landscape. Integration with existing healthcare systems can be complex and require collaboration. Integration and interoperability: Ensuring smooth integration of new technologies with existing healthcare systems for seamless patient care.

article thumbnail

Five Virtual Reality technology offerings for older adults in 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Virtual reality has made its way into the 'future of healthcare delivery' consulting, as firms like Care Innovations and Deloitte publish their how-to white papers. For 2019, here are five VR offerings that specifically note benefits for older adults. category tags: VR/AR technology , Seniors , senior living , healthcare.

131
131
article thumbnail

Bonus Features – October 30, 2022 – 46% of Americans have gone into debt paying medical bills, 41% say retail and virtual care experiences are disjointed, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

article thumbnail

Ten technologies from the 2018 Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

Aging in Place Technology Watch

The intersection of healthcare training and virtual reality storytelling to provide a culture shift solution that empowers every member of the care team to share their expertise and value one another. category tags: baby boomers , mHealth-Digital Health-Telehealth , Family caregivers , VR/AR technology , voice/AI technology.

mHealth 75
article thumbnail

Consider: Aging in a Virtual World

Aging in Place Technology Watch

But way back in 2013, you could find a virtual coaching app for long-term caregivers, Virtual Healthcare Neighborhood for professionals in 2014. NOTE: If you are reading this in email, please read it on the website: Aging in Place Technology Watch ]. Virtual dementia tour.

Nursing 84