Reference no: EM133527825
Case Study: discusses and critically analyses a patient-facing digital technology platform with reference to evidence-based practice. Patient-facing digital technology or patient technology refers to any technology in which patients interact with to partake in health care or clinical activities, such as monitoring disease progression and adhering to treatment regimens (Polhemus et al., 2019). Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context As we live in a digital world, our patient/clients will be using digital platforms on a daily basis. Therefore, it makes sense to use digital platforms for the assessment, monitoring and support of our patient's health. However, we do know that with any form of technology, there are benefits and limitations and measures need to be taken to ensure safety. For that reason, expected to critically analyse the benefits and limitations associated with a particular patient-facing digital technology platform and examine this digital technology in light of evidence-based practice.
Instructions , select one of the patient-facing digital technology platforms below and consider the following questions:
Question 1. How does the patient-facing digital technology platform you have chosen improve selfmanagement through education, remote monitoring, remote support, and/or treatment adherence?
Question 2. In what ways does your selected patient-facing digital technology platform address unmet needs in areas of high demand that traditional approaches have not fulfilled?
Question 3. How does this patient-facing digital technology platform shift the power dynamics and transform the therapeutic relationship between the patient/client and healthcare professional?
Question 4. Does your chosen patient-facing technology platform ensure patient safety and information security?
Question 5. What equity issues related to access are raised by your chosen patient-facing digital technology platform?
Question 6. How does your chosen patient-facing technology platform impact the role of healthcare professionals?