An Introduction to Smart Home Ward–Based Hospital-at-Home Care in China
AbstractHospital-at-home has been gaining increased attention as a potential remedy for the current shortcomings of our health care system, allowing for essential health services to be provided to patients in the comfort of their own homes. The advent of digital technology has revolutioni...
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AbstractHospital-at-home has been gaining increased attention as a potential remedy for the current shortcomings of our health care system, allowing for essential health services to be provided to patients in the comfort of their own homes. The advent of digital technology has revolutionized the way we provide medical and health care, leading to the emergence of a “hospital without walls.” The rapid adoption of novel digital health care technologies is revolutionizing remote health care provision, effectively dismantling the conventional boundary separating hospitals from the comfort of patients’ homes. The Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital has developed a 5G-powered Smart Home Ward (SHW) that extends medical care services to the home setting and is tailored to meet the needs and settings of each patient’s household. The SHW was initially tested for its suitability for treating 4 specialized diseases, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer disease. Understanding and addressing the potential challenges and risks associated with SHWs is essential for the successful implementation and maintenance of safe and effective home hospitalization. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1e3a62f499a2488fa3712862e82859552024-02-08T07:52:52ZengJMIR PublicationsJMIR mHealth and uHealth2291-52222024-01-0112e44422e4442210.2196/44422An Introduction to Smart Home Ward–Based Hospital-at-Home Care in ChinaWeibin Chenghttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-9845-6676Xiaowen Caohttp://orcid.org/0009-0005-0938-0032Wanmin Lianhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-9998Junzhang Tianhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-6212-1882 AbstractHospital-at-home has been gaining increased attention as a potential remedy for the current shortcomings of our health care system, allowing for essential health services to be provided to patients in the comfort of their own homes. The advent of digital technology has revolutionized the way we provide medical and health care, leading to the emergence of a “hospital without walls.” The rapid adoption of novel digital health care technologies is revolutionizing remote health care provision, effectively dismantling the conventional boundary separating hospitals from the comfort of patients’ homes. The Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital has developed a 5G-powered Smart Home Ward (SHW) that extends medical care services to the home setting and is tailored to meet the needs and settings of each patient’s household. The SHW was initially tested for its suitability for treating 4 specialized diseases, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, Parkinson disease, and Alzheimer disease. Understanding and addressing the potential challenges and risks associated with SHWs is essential for the successful implementation and maintenance of safe and effective home hospitalization.https://mhealth.jmir.org/2024/1/e44422 |
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| title | An Introduction to Smart Home Ward–Based Hospital-at-Home Care in China |
| title_full | An Introduction to Smart Home Ward–Based Hospital-at-Home Care in China |
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| title_full_unstemmed | An Introduction to Smart Home Ward–Based Hospital-at-Home Care in China |
| title_short | An Introduction to Smart Home Ward–Based Hospital-at-Home Care in China |
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