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Hernán Navas1, Mariano Dozo2, Ezequiel Dourado1
1Sanatorio Finochietto, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|January 4, 2018
Summary
Sanatorio Finochietto developed a mobile nursing app to improve medication management and patient care. This technology facilitates individualized decisions, enhancing the overall patient experience through a patient-centered approach.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Technology
- Patient Care Management
Background:
- Patient care experience is shaped by healthcare systems, care processes, and nursing interventions.
- Technology can significantly facilitate enhanced care delivery and humanized patient treatment.
- The need for individualized patient care decisions highlights opportunities for system improvements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a paradigm shift in nursing practice through the implementation of a mobile application.
- To introduce a patient-centered management system designed to support individualized care decisions.
- To explore the role of technology in improving medication preparation and administration safety.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of a nursing mobile application at Sanatorio Finochietto.
- Focus on creating a patient-centered management system accessible via mobile technology.
- Integration of technology to support safe medication practices and care processes.
Main Results:
- The mobile app enables safe preparation and administration of medications.
- The system acts as a facilitator for humanized treatment and improved patient care.
- The patient-centered management system assists in making individualized care decisions.
Conclusions:
- Mobile applications represent a paradigm shift in nursing, enhancing patient care.
- Technology integration is crucial for optimizing healthcare systems and patient experiences.
- A patient-centered mobile approach can lead to safer and more personalized nursing care.
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