Phygital - the Hospital of the Future

The healthcare industry is one of constant evolution and advancement. The future of healthcare is set to be radically transformed by the emergence of a new model - the 'phygital' hospital, which promises to revolutionize how healthcare is delivered. This innovative approach is already being seen in some hospitals, with the goal of providing a more efficient and cost-effective service to patients.

Phygital, a combination of the words physical and digital, refers to the integration of digital technology into physical spaces, and in this case, hospitals and healthcare institutions. This integration is revolutionizing the way we think about healthcare delivery, making it more efficient, convenient, and personalized.

The phygital hospital combines the best of both worlds to create a seamless experience for patients. Technology employed in this endeavor include automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and even artificial intelligence (AI), so as to to create an environment that is tailored to the personalized needs of each patient. This provides access to the latest treatments and technologies for the patient beyond the walls of the hospital.

There are many factors involved with the phygital experience:

Streamlining & Automation

The phygital hospital can help to reduce the administrative burden on staff, as tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering tests, processing lab results, and managing patient records can be streamlined with the help of digital tools such as electronic health records (EHRs) and artificial intelligence (AI). This will enable doctors to spend their most valuable time with patients, focused on providing high-quality patient care rather than mundane paperwork. This helps to save time and reduce errors, leading to better patient outcomes and lower costs, and improves the overall efficiency and effectiveness of hospital operations.

Out-of-Hospital Care

Out-of-hospital care is an important part of the hospital of the future. It enables patients to access services such as remote monitoring and consultations, book doctor or nurse visits, medicine delivery, home-lab sample collections, physiotherapy sessions, as well as receive educational materials and self-management tools. Having access to these services and tools can help reduce the need for hospital admissions and provide better health outcomes for patients. Preventive care is the theme being focused on, so the illness can be defeated even before things turn drastic. Out-of-hospital care can help to reduce the burden on healthcare providers, allowing them to focus on more complex issues.

Internet of Things (IoT)

One of the most significant advantages of phygital technology in hospitals is the ability to collect and analyze large amounts of data. With the help of sensors, wearables, and other monitoring devices, hospitals can now collect data on a wide range of patient health metrics, such as vital signs, activity levels, and sleep patterns. This data can then be analyzed to identify patterns and trends, which can be used to improve patient outcomes. Smart technology helps to make the hospital experience more efficient and cost-effective, and deliver a connected care to patients.

Augmented Reality

Digital transformation in a hospital will also lead to the setting of the use of virtual reality (VR) for patient education, treatment, and rehabilitation. VR can be used to simulate surgeries or procedures, allowing patients to see and understand what will happen during their treatment. This can help to alleviate anxiety and increase patient satisfaction. Additionally, VR can be used to provide remote consultations, allowing specialists to interact with patients in other locations, improving access to care. VR can also be used to train new surgeons.

Artificial intelligence AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is to play a major part in the hospital of the future. AI can be used to facilitate faster and more accurate diagnosis, treatment, and overall care. AI can function as a clinical decision review system to provide medical professionals with more insight into patient health, allowing them to make more informed decisions. It can also help reduce costs associated with healthcare, as AI can automate mundane tasks, leading to greater efficiency and productivity. AI can also be used to monitor patients, providing real-time data that can be used to inform decision making. Ultimately, AI can help hospitals provide better patient care while also making healthcare more accessible and efficient.

Robotics

Another exciting example of phygital tech in hospitals is the use of robots and automation. Robotic systems can be used to perform a wide range of tasks, such as transporting patients, stocking supplies, cleaning, and even delivering meals to patients. This saves time and reduces the risk of human error, leading to improved operational efficiency, better patient outcomes and lower costs. Robotics is also used to assist surgeons in treatment, and to help with patient care.

There are many other ways in which also technology is going to be taking over the hospital, with one such example being 3D printing, which will be used to create prosthetics, implants, and even organs. All this allows for a much higher level of care from the hospital of the future, and patients will be able to get the exact treatment that they need.

It is expected that the innovative practices discussed in this article will be become increasingly widespread in the years to come, and Mocero Health is actively involved in some of these. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more innovative ways in which phygital technology will be used to improve patient care and hospital operations.

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