Study results are in from Harvard Researcher, Dr. Jonathan Bean. The Rehabilitation Enhancing Aging Through Connected Health Prehabilitation Trial (REACH) shows a 73% decrease in ED visits for patients using Wellpepper interactive care plans. https://t.co/mh67go9cAX
She doesn't remember exactly what Christmas carols she sang, but she says she included some of her mother's favorites, such as "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "Deck the Halls With Boughs of Holly" and "Angels We Have Heard On High." https://t.co/BfWC4ilpuJ
Digital tools alone are not the answer but if prescribed by doctor and monitored by clinical staff they are infinitely better that paper. #patientengagement
The problem with digital health isn’t just that it’s mostly for privileged populations.
The problem is that it’s for super motivated folks.
I’ve tried a lot of these products/ apps and usually make it ~2 weeks. There isn’t enough to keep me engaged and a lot is expected of me.
"Digital technologies have helped to transform other sectors of the U.S. economy in
ways that improve access to products and services and decrease their costs without harming quality."