It is truly so difficult to predict when a person’s days have come to a close, regardless of whether he or she has encountered Cancer or CAD. Yet it has been found that people who rely on technology seem to live longer than those who ignore it. Studies indeed have revealed that 91 per cent of participants that believes in the efficacy of smart devices such as computers and related equipment can better cope with diseases and thus live longer than those that shun such facilities. Similar studies conducted by technology titan LENOVO also indicate an ever growing relationship technological innovations and human wellbeing.
“In India, we are seeing increasing adoption of AI-enabled smart home devices ushering in a new era of smart living. We have recently introduced our smart home portfolio with the launch of innovative products like Smart Clock and Smart Display with Google Assistant,” said Rahul Agarwal, CEO & MD, Lenovo India. “It’s a huge step forward for Lenovo in India as it marks our foray into the IoT and new age devices,” he added.
The research, which surveyed over 15,000 individuals from around the globe, including the US, Mexico, Brazil, China, India, Japan, UK, Germany, France and Italy, found that 40% of global respondents feel “a lot” or “somewhat” more youthful, courtesy technological advancements..
While the survey investigated into the cause and effects of technology in the life of the participants, the following facts leap into forefront.
Why People Seem to Live Longer with the help of Technology?
Regardless of whatever way we may look into the factors that are responsible for longer life, disease-free living constitutes one of the primary issues. The following paragraphs nevertheless will indicate haw this may be achieved with the help of technological advancements.
Remote monitoring health issues – Technology helps in remote monitoring of the health of patients. Using technology we can reduce the visits to a clinic or a doctor, thus saving money and time. A report by Becker’s confirms that at the end of 2012, almost 2.9 million patients from across the world were using some sort of home monitoring system.
Halters (Halter Monitors) – are commonly considered as forms of remote monitoring systems, often referred to as the first wearable technology in healthcare that can send data to doctors and clinicians. Other such applications help in sending vital information much before first responders get to a person in critical condition, saving time and resource.
Apps too help us in similar way – Many leading healthcare organizations have their custom-made apps and websites that deal in communicating with their patients. Doctors and nurses are being trained to use technology to help patients understand their problems.
The ability to better communicate with doctors and nurses creates a sense of confidence to patients as well. It helps patients reach out to their doctors on time every time. Apps prove to be an a unbelievable way to provide accurate information, reduce the number of worried individuals in queues waiting to seek an appointment, and helps patients share their symptoms with doctors and get an accurate diagnosis for minor ailments.
Needless to say, Doctors too find technology helpful. It has given them tools to decide the form of treatment, diagnose symptoms, and share information. Doctors are also using VR technology to learn new procedures and brush up on old ones.
Tracking Medication – With the trusty smartphone by the bedside, users are constantly reminded of their medication, dosage, etc. Apps are known to improve medication adherence in patients. They help in educating patients on the medicines they take as well. mHealth apps are great at involving other individuals as well, it could be a patient’s doctor, nurses, and family members. These apps help in perennially checking medication adherence levels; this is an added advantage for individuals suffering from asthma.
mHealth – mHealth or mobile health which indicates the use of mobile phones and other wireless technology adopted in course of providing medical care to patients. However, it is mostly use in educating consumers about preventive healthcare service as well as checking epidemic outbreak and related issues. It is also used for the purpose of locating nearest pharmacy, hospital or day clinic.
Electronic Health Record – As digital versions of a patient’s medical history or chart, EHRs prove invaluable prior to surgery or extensive forms of investigation. They also provide the basic information about the health condition of a patient and so are is very important.