CHAPTER 9

• Developed by Orthopaedic International Inc., the Axis Knee System is the first and only knee system designed in the ASEAN region which allows access to knee replacement as it is 40-50 percent cheaper than other brands. Its innovative instrumentation and surgical technique also allow more surgeons to perform knee surgery without the need to undergo one-year fellowship program.
• The Department of Science and Technology- Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), the national coordinating body for health research, has unveiled five technologies that are making a difference in local healthcare delivery. The government agency has been supporting local programs on health and health research that provide and strengthen the local healthcare ecosystem.
• The RxBox is a device which captures medical signals through built-in sensors, stores data in an electronic medical record (EMR), and transmits health information via the internet. Jointly developed by the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and Manila, the device reduces unnecessary travels and hospitalizations as it enables diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of patients from geographically isolated and depressed areas of the country. It is also an ICT (Information and Communications Technology) innovation designed to support the Department of Health’s call for Universal Health Care.
• What is the name of the application developed by Ateneo De Manila University?

  eHealth TABLET for Informed Decision Making of LGUs
• What is the primary function of the eHATID LGU application?

  To provide real-time health information
• How does the eHATID LGU facilitate communication?

  It allows direct communication between local chief executives and RHUs
• What type of device is the eHATID LGU application designed for?

  Android devices
• What is a key feature of the eHATID LGU regarding internet connectivity?

  It works even without an internet connection
• How does the eHATID LGU support decision-making for LGUs?

  By providing evidence-based health policies and programs
• Where is the data from eHATID LGU synced to?

  A central database via government cloud facilities
• Which institute manages the cloud facilities for eHATID LGU?

  Advanced Science and Technology Institute of DOST
• What is implemented to ensure data security in eHATID LGU?

  Strict security protocols
• What are the purposes of the security protocols in eHATID LGU?

  To comply with data security, privacy, and confidentiality
• Who is the target user of the eHATID LGU application?

  Local government units (LGUs)
• What is the role of rural health units (RHUs) in the context of eHATID LGU?

  They communicate directly with local chief executives
• What type of support does eHATID LGU provide to LGUs?

  Decision-making support for health policies
• Biotek-M, a confirmatory test for dengue diagnosis, is as accurate as the currently available Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technology yet less costly as it is locally developed. Developed by the UP Manila National Institutes of Health Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, the kit saves resources for both hospital and patients as it allows less admission for dengue suspected cases. The project is funded by the University of the Philippines System thru the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-TECHNICOM.
• The OL Trap is a simple but effective vector control method to lower the population of dengue Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, thus reducing dengue cases and controlling dengue transmission.

  Developed by DOST-Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI), OL Trap works by trapping the eggs and larvae of A. aegypti in their laying site with an active organic solution and killing them in the process before hatching and going to adult stage.

  The DOST and the Department of Health (DOH) have collaborated for the nationwide rollout of the technology.
• eight ways health informatics and technology will shape the future.

  • mHealth
  • Telemedicine
  • Interoperable Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) Systems
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Wearables
  • The Cloud
  • 3-D Bioprinting
  • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
• What does mHealth stand for?

  Mobile health
• How does mHealth improve patient experience?

  It offers convenience and streamlines care
• What can patients do with mobile apps in mHealth?

  Manage health and communicate with providers
• How does mHealth help healthcare providers?

  It improves patient compliance through remote monitoring
• Name one mobile technology company mentioned in the text.

  Wellframe
• What is one function of mobile apps in mHealth?

  Scheduling appointments
• How do mobile technology companies transform doctor-patient interactions?

  By developing applications for better communication
• What are the key benefits of mHealth for patients and providers?

  • Convenient patient experience
  • Streamlined care processes
  • Better health management through apps
  • Improved communication with providers
  • Enhanced patient compliance via remote monitoring
• What does telemedicine involve?

  Virtual communication between patient and physician
• How do doctors use telemedicine to treat patients?

  Through video conferencing
• What is a significant benefit of telemedicine for patients?

  Eliminates the need to travel to clinics
• Who benefits the most from telemedicine?

  People without access to medical care
• What are some reasons people may lack access to medical care?

  Remote location, lack of transportation, not ambulatory
• How have some medical centers expanded telemedicine capabilities recently?

  By performing robotic surgeries remotely
• Can telemedicine be used for patients located around the world?

  Yes, it can be used globally
• What is a unique feature of telemedicine in surgical procedures?

  Robotic surgeries performed on distant patients
• What is interoperability in healthcare?

  The ability of systems to exchange data
• According to HIMSS, what does interoperability allow systems to do?

  Exchange data and interpret shared data
• Why is interoperability considered a goal for the healthcare industry?

  It enhances data exchange and patient care
• What must systems and networks achieve to benefit from patient data?

  They must be interoperable
• How does interoperability affect the flow of information in healthcare?

  It promotes healthy and open information flow