Mobile Application for Home Healthcare: Physician's Expectations and Perceptions.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Health Informatics
• Public Health

Background:

• Aging populations and rising chronic diseases necessitate advanced home care solutions.
• Pluripathological patients often face challenges accessing traditional outpatient services.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) are crucial for managing chronic illnesses and improving care continuity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the design and implementation of a mobile application for home care.
• To integrate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) functionalities into a mobile platform for home visits.
• To enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data collection in home healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

• Development of a mobile application with EMR capabilities.
• Implementation within the homecare setting of the Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires network.
• User experience and data management evaluation during home visits.

Main Results:

• The mobile app streamlines data recording during home visits, saving professional time.
• Integration with EMR reduces transcription errors and improves data accuracy.
• The application supports better continuity of care for chronically ill patients.

Conclusions:

• Mobile applications with EMR functionalities are effective tools for homecare.
• Digital health solutions can significantly improve the management of chronic diseases at home.
• This technology enhances efficiency and patient safety in home healthcare services.