Rehabilitation Centre of NHS Introduces Smart Bedside Screens Equipped with Airwave Technology
The National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), managed by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, is set to revolutionize rehabilitation care with the integration of cutting-edge technology. Airwave Healthcare, selected for its extensive experience and cost-effectiveness, will be installing 'intelligent bedside terminals' in the bedrooms of the centre [1].
These iPad-based devices, part of an enhanced version of the service called MyCareTV, are designed to stimulate patients during their care. They will serve as a multifunctional tool, offering advanced environmental control, patient engagement, rehabilitation support, electronic patient record integration, communication and convenience, and an entertainment and information platform [2].
Patients will have the autonomy to adjust room settings such as blinds, lighting, and heating directly from their bedside. The terminals will also provide access to personalized educational content relevant to each patient's rehabilitation journey, along with personalized diaries containing daily activity schedules [3].
Moreover, the integration of electronic patient records will empower patients to be active participants in their rehabilitation. They will receive live updates on important information like estimated discharge dates, medications, diet plans, and care teams [1].
The technology will further enhance patients' social connections by enabling video calls with friends and family, and the ability to order meals directly from the bedside terminals [2]. Airwave Healthcare's healthcare services director, Dean Moody, emphasized the importance of technology in promoting patient engagement and improving outcomes for those recovering from severe conditions such as traumatic brain injuries [1].
Miriam Duffy, NRC Director, expressed that this technology is one of many measures designed to deliver a step change for patients, enabling them to engage in their rehabilitation 24 hours a day [2]. Airwave Healthcare is committed to helping staff deliver the best for patients at the National Rehabilitation Centre, continuing to work with healthcare professionals to understand changing needs and innovate in response throughout the agreement [1].
The NRC, set to open in late 2025, emphasizes this technology as a transformational step in rehabilitation care [1][2][3].
References: [1] NHS National Rehabilitation Centre to Use Advanced Technology for Patient Care. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.airwavehealthcare.com/news/nhs-national-rehabilitation-centre-to-use-advanced-technology-for-patient-care [2] National Rehabilitation Centre to Utilize Intelligent Bedside Terminals. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.airwavehealthcare.com/news/national-rehabilitation-centre-to-utilize-intelligent-bedside-terminals [3] Airwave Healthcare to Support National Rehabilitation Centre with MyCareTV. (2022). Retrieved from https://www.airwavehealthcare.com/news/airwave-healthcare-to-support-national-rehabilitation-centre-with-mycaretv
- This integration of advanced technology at the National Rehabilitation Centre, including digital health solutions like MyCareTV, will revolutionize patient care, offering personalized educational content, electronic patient record integration, and enhanced rehabilitation support.
- The utilization of technology in healthcare, such as the installation of intelligent bedside terminals and the integration of electronic patient records, empowers patients to actively engage in their rehabilitation, making informed decisions about their care and diets, and fostering social connections.
- The partnership between the National Rehabilitation Centre and Airwave Healthcare demonstrates the significance of embracing health-and-wellness technology in the science and general-news landscape, promoting patient engagement and overall improvement in health outcomes.
