Video may have killed the radio star, but it’s rejuvenating the health-care space

Video may have killed the radio star, but it’s rejuvenating the health-care space

It’s no secret that the healthcare industry is facing significant budget cuts and looking for ways to maximise ROI, or that this will particularly impact on technological implementation. All avenues must therefore be explored, especially when considering systems that bolster quality patient care. It may come as some surprise to many, but in recent years we’ve seen the sector increasingly turn to live video technologies to provide greater connectivity between patients and professionals. But what are the benefits, and why has this become a growing trend throughout the sector?

How does live video help improve response times?

Advancements in robotic or robotic-assisted surgery show that expertise needs to transcend geography. The increased use of video in the sector therefore highlights the extension of this need to communication, consultation and collaboration in healthcare. In emergency situations, time is of the essence – every second counts. Professionals working within the health-care industry therefore need to be equipped with the right technology to allow them to deal with situations as quickly as possible, regardless of geography.

Integrated video conferencing in smart-phones, tablets, and phablets (large screen smart-phones) allows patients direct "face-to-face" communication with the relevant medical professional they need. No matter the time, location, or device.

A common issue in the health-care sector has been that consultants and specialists are not in the right location to deal with a patient's needs. Tenveo video conference integration effectively removes this problem. Whether at home, out in the field, or working in the surgery, doctors can now have 24/7 connectivity with any of their patients enabling immediate diagnosis to ensure the right treatment can be administered as quickly as possible.

Does live video technology really improve face-to-face connectivity?

For specialists in fields such as oncology and psychiatry, treating multiple patients at once is a challenge, especially if they are not enabled by the right connecting technology. Higher demand and less funding is damaging the health service so, in some cases, patients aren’t receiving frequent access to the care they need.

Uses of Tenveo VC technology to improve efficiency within the medical industry are endless. Health-care professionals can host group therapy sessions for patients, linking multiple people together at once. Group sessions are extremely important in certain medical environments, but the logistics of arranging a specific time for everyone to meet in one place often proves troublesome. Video conferencing enables regular sessions to take place in the comfort of the patient’s home. Everyone still receives the same level of treatment, but efficiency savings are made and costs are reduced through the removal of hefty travel expenses.

Knowledge sharing, a significant improvement?

Training and education are often time-consuming and cost-prohibitive for health-care organizations. With live video, in-service training can easily be scheduled and attended by geographically scattered staff, without worrying about system incompatibility.

It’s possible to equip doctors to collaborate with each other as well as watch live seminars from the office or at home. Likewise, for rural clinics it’s possible to connect city locations so health-care professionals can share knowledge and experiences to support ongoing learning and improvements.

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