

Lightning Talk - From Hospital to Home: Adapting to a New Era of Healthcare
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 1:45 PM to 1:55 PM · 10 min. (Africa/Abidjan)
Conference Room 721
Conference
Large Volume Drug Delivery
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The healthcare landscape is experiencing a significant shift as traditional hospital-based care transitions to the home where feasible, enabled by innovative technologies supporting remote care, monitoring, and patient engagement. This talk aims to underscore the importance of preparing for this evolving era of healthcare, and how to ensure new medical device designs are suitable for use at home. Key discussion points include:
- Current adoption levels, case studies, and future trends surrounding "Hospital at Home" or "Virtual Wards" in the UK/EU.
- Key considerations and challenges in developing or adapting technology for home-based care, such as user-friendly interfaces and interoperability.
- The potential impact of technology designed for home use on patient outcomes, cost savings, and overall experience, exemplified by a case study on new infusion pumps.
