Wirral Community NHS Trust have announced that they are to incorporate iPad apps into their patients’ rehabilitation treatment processes as part of their IM&T strategy.
The speech and language therapy (SLT) team at the new community Trust are currently selecting existing apps from the iTunes store, which they believe will help to improve the service they provide to patients. The focus will be specifically on apps designed for stroke patients, children with communication problems and individuals who have undergone ear, nose and throat surgery.
The Trust has initially purchased 12 iPads, the use of which will start in the next fortnight. Patients with access to an Apple device such an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch will also have the opportunity to utilise the apps at home to progress their treatment outside of clinical hours. It is hoped that this will enhance patients’ education, and demonstrate how they can provide an element of “self-help” to their own treatment.
Ian Hogan, head of technology at the Trust states that the intention is to roll-out the technology to other areas of rehabilitation services if the technology proves a success. He asserts that the inclusion of such technology into the treatment issued in clinical appointments will provide enhanced patient experience and better patient outcomes.
This announcement follows previous work done in-house by the Trust’s infant feeding team to develop their “Breast Start” breastfeeding app intended to promote and support breastfeeding among new mothers. The app provides quick and easy-to-read “how to guides”, information on “breastfeeding friendly” places, and links to external sites that provide additional information. The app, which is free of charge, will finish testing in the next two weeks and will be made available to mothers shortly after.
Original Source eHealth Insider
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