Health Information Technologies
Health Information Technologies
ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
Mobile applications can be used to monitor medication regimens, with features for sharing medication data with caregivers and healthcare providers. Medication reminder apps can notify all parties when refills are needed or if a patient doesn’t respond to several missed dosage alerts.
RELEVANCE TO LUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Medication management is an important part of cancer care. Medication reminder apps can assist with caregiving and communication with providers when a patient is not receiving face-to-face care, and can help patients manage their medications independently.
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ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
Patient portals are secure, internet-based websites or applications that allow a patient and authorized caregivers to access personal health information (PHI) from their personal devices. Access to patient portals is typically provided by the healthcare organization or practitioner who is treating the patient.
RELEVANCE TO LUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Patient portals allow patients and caregivers to securely communicate directly with providers, review and refill medications, manage payments, and access appointment records and test results at the point of need. This can assist lung cancer patients who see multiple providers with keeping track of information.
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ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
Smart pill dispensers are digital tools that can be programmed to dispense medications on a set schedule. They frequently have audio and visual reminders to take medications, and some models can share dispensing information with caregivers and healthcare providers.
RELEVANCE TO LUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Medication management is an important part of cancer care. Smart pill dispensers are an alternative to traditional pill organizers and can assist with ensuring proper, timely administration of daily medications in a home setting.
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ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
Telehealth and telemedicine are terms referring to the delivery of healthcare over the phone or internet. Health and human services note three ways telehealth is delivered:
Talking to a health care provider live over the phone or video chat.
Sending and receiving messages from a health care provider using secure messaging, email, secure messaging, and secure file exchange.
Use of remote monitoring so a your health care provider can check on you at home.
The technologies listed above are classified as telehealth applications when they are used to exchange health information with your doctor. Recently, many providers have begun offering health care appointments via mobile and computer video applications in instances where in-person consultations are unneeded.
RELEVANCE TO LUNG CANCER PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Telehealth visits are a convenient alternative to in-person doctor appointments. This can help lung cancer patients and caregivers receive healthcare when it is not feasible to travel to an appointment, and can help patients with depressed immune systems continue primary care appointments without exposure to germs.
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