Molicare Gif
Edit Template
Edit Template
Edit Template

The use of mobile devices in healthcare

Mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important tool within healthcare delivery. In fact, 4 out of 5 doctors make use of these devices as part of their everyday work. This has led to the phenomenal growth of Mobile Health, or mHealth, technology which is now projected to hit a global value of €53 billion ($60bn) by 2020.

Mobile devices make it easier for medical professionals to access patients’ electronic health records. This is becoming increasingly common, with 43% of doctors admitting to using their mobile devices as the primary screen for accessing patients’ data.

This has great implications for productivity as information can be quickly accessed and is far less likely to be lost or mishandled. In fact, 74% of hospitals that use mobile devices to collect information from patients are more efficient than those which don’t. However, with more patient data on mobile devices, the onus is on healthcare professionals to keep these devices safe and secure. If a device gets lost or stolen, very sensitive data may very well find its way into the wrong hands.

Mobile health technologies help medical professionals to overcome communication issues. For example, the use of note-taking and communication apps make it very easy to exchange messages and information quickly between relevant parties. This improves information management and facilitates collaborative efforts to ensure a greater quality of care for the patient.

Discover more about mHealth

Scroll through the infographic below from Home Healthcare Adaptations to find out more about how healthcare professionals are using mobile devices for work. This guide covers some interesting statistics about the rise of mHealth and also includes a break-down of the key benefits and challenges associated with these technologies.

The use of mobile devices in healthcare
Rompa
Free Subscription to the care and Nursing Magazine
August LTD
Grahame Gardner
Mr Trax Curtain & Blind Solutions
Care Show London
Inspired Inspirations
Edit Template

Care & Nursing is provided be Euromedia Associates Ltd
UK Registered Company Address: 10 Ashfield Rd, Chorley, PR7 1LJ

Tel: 01257 267677  Email: hello@euromediaal.com
Registered Company No: 02662317 VAT Registration No: GB582161642

Euromedia Associates Ltd Publishers of Care and Nursing Essentials Magazine  

Guaranteed Royal Mail distribution

Euruomedia Publishers of Care and Nursing Magazine Celebrating 34 years
Royal Mail Logo

Website and all content Copyright © 2024 Euromedia Associates Ltd All Rights Reserved.

Edit Template