Dr Lilia Ilina, Doctor, YFHC discusses the need for secure access to health information in the aged care sector. Access to health information can assist healthcare professionals in aged care homes to understand the…
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Australian nurses in residential aged care homes wanted technology solutions that support their work in providing palliative care.A recent study by Flinders University researchers explored the attitudes and expectations of nurses from 15 residential…
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Nelly Some, an entrepreneur and business leader who has developed systems and cultures for residential care homes that make them stand out from others on the market joins eHealth Radio and the Health News…
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The Department of Health and Aged Care is launching a telehealth service for aged care residents as part of reform actions in the aged care sector. It recently issued a tender request for a supplier…
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A falls prevention app has been adopted by 37 care homes and 25 GP practices in Greater Manchester after a 12-month trial led to a 57% reduction in ambulance call-outs.
The Safe Steps app is…
An initiative that uses interactive light technology to develop activities and games for people with dementia has been rolled out by the Alzheimer’s Society in partnership with Sport England and Social-Ability.The Happiness Programme, developed…
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The 11th Annual Victorian Healthcare Week recently hosted a multitude of healthcare and technology experts in Melbourne, Australia. This event brought together leaders and professionals from various sectors of the healthcare industry, providing a…
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Nicolas Van Den Abeele, MA is CEO of Ascom of Baar, Switzerland.
Tell me about yourself and the company.
I have been the CEO of Ascom for the past two years. Ascom is…
Following an initiative launched late last year, six out of 10 care homes and domiciliary care agencies in the Dorset Council area now have electronic records in place, helping to digitise their services and…
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A first-of-its-kind independent study linking care home data to NHS records has proven that remote monitoring of care home residents can significantly reduce the number of unplanned hospital admissions, consequently saving costs for the…
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