Task 1: A critical evaluation of
digital and technological advances on the future of healthcare.
Task
2: A critical reflection on a group working experience.
Module learning
outcomes assessed by this task:
1. Critically evaluate (local, national and global) evolution and
impact of healthy futures (Task 1 of the assignment)
2. Explore the ethical implications of health technologies. (Task 1 of
the assignment)
3.
Critically reflect on learning
and your role in a group (Task 2 of the assignment)
4. Discuss how you will apply learning to future professional practise. (Task 2 of the assignment)
**1 & 2 for Task 1. 3 & 4 for Task2.
Task1:
What is meant by local, national and global as mentioned in learning outcome
1)global impact, meaning it is used in most countries around the world, therefore has a much wider impact on the global community.
2)national, meaning it is widely used and applicable to the UK in general
3)local, meaning the tech has impact on the local community or even to an individual.
Flint Rehab- FitMi.
Identified technology:
FitMi Home Therapy Technology
Medical condition:
Stroke (CVA-Cerebrovascular Accident) or Mini-Stroke (TIA-Transient Ischemic attack)
Company aim:
“Our mission is to help you continue to get high quality rehabilitation at home in between therapist visits or after you have been discharged from therapy.”
Outcomes:
“…quality rehabilitation at home in between therapist visits or after you have been discharged from therapy”
Does it require a Multi-Disciplinary approach?
No (refer to company aims)
Strengths and limitations of this technology:
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Strengths: |
Limitations: |
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Ready to use out of the box |
Patient ability: RE affordability |
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No special training required |
Available in 300+ hospitals worldwide- Postcode lottery for IN hospital use |
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Adapts to level of recovery |
Patients ability to persevere |
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Head to toe exercises |
Patients motivations level (prior to engagement) |
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Clinically proven to improve mobility 3x faster (20 mins use per day) |
Does not work with iPads or any other tablets. |
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Clinically proven to benefit individuals with both mild and more severe motor impairments after stroke |
Support may be required to unbox. |
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Designed by PTs and OTs |
Tablet ideally required if patient struggles with computer use. |
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Can Bundle with other technology e.g music glove |
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Accessibility considerations:
- PC/Mac required (with USB slot- must be system compatible- online checks available on the Flint Rehab website) or tablet can be purchased with the FitMi Kit.
- Includes 40 full-body exercises and 10 difficulty levels (ability to grade and pace)
Ethical considerations:
The resourcing position- tech replacing face to face contact
Voluntary participation- ensuring that the patient is able make decision about their care and that they are at the centre of the care planning process. (e.g being recommended by professional or family but the patient not knowing anything about it or no wanting to engage with it.
Task2:
The group working experience can be any group working experience – this could be any group experience while on clinical placement or group working experience involving any coursework while at uni, e.g. group presentations or learning PODs.
*I want this reflection to be a clinical placement in hospital. Setting is acute hospital in older person unit.