Healthcare is one of the fastest technologically developing industries. With the COVID-19 pandemic raising the need for technological revolutions, healthcare is ushered into an era of digital innovations.
What Medical
Technological Trends will we see in 2021?
“Today
technologies have been incredible in the healthcare sectors. Converting them
into digital, they have seamlessly reduced paper-based works and minimized
error occurrences. The top technology trends for 2021 in the Medical field
would be; Artificial intelligence integrated into medical devices to examine
the heaps of healthcare data. Telemedicine app to consult directly with
patients and doctors. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality to learn and
rehearse the complex organ operations. Powerful computing technology with Big
data. IoMT (Internet of Medical Things)”
Telehealth
“Telehealth
technology itself is impressive and increasingly convenient apart from the lack
of patient vitals and lab work which can sometimes make it difficult to
properly diagnose patients. Telehealth applications that monitor markers of
chronic diseases such as blood pressure, heart rate, and glucose are currently
being developed. This is extremely important and exciting (for me) because it
will provide the means to objectively assess patients and provide the most
accurate management options. There are some applications currently available
and many more still being developed.”
“The usage of
telehealth tools has increased dramatically as a result of COVID-19. In April
2020, telehealth methods replaced in-person visits for 43.5 percent of Medicare
primary care visits. One of the most significant advantages of telehealth over
in-person options is that it avoids interaction between patients, healthcare
providers, and other patients. Wearable devices give healthcare staff access to
real-time patient data while they’re still at home.”
Wearable Tech
“Wearable smart
devices are one of the most innovative healthcare technologies that are of
great help to patients, especially seniors. These devices, such as
smartwatches, allow healthcare providers to monitor the patients remotely by
collecting a lot of data that takes much more time for doctors and nurses to
collect in person. Wearable tech collects your personal health and exercise
data through sensors that are built into the wristband. They can even help save
lives, such as when someone experiences a sudden change in blood or glucose
levels.”
Virtual and
Augmented Reality
“In 2021, the
medical industry expects to see more use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual
reality (VR). Both training and medical practice make use of these two
innovations. AR helps students to learn using 3D models from a teaching
standpoint. Knowledge retention is improved by visual content and interaction
with various simulations. As a result, students will be able to learn more
quickly than before.
When it comes to
healthcare, both AR and VR will help create a virtual world. These simulations
are used to treat a variety of ailments, including chronic pain and memory
loss. Mixed reality can also be used by doctors to assist people suffering from
mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). AR gives
doctors access to additional data that can be extremely useful. AR, for
example, will help patients better explain their symptoms, allowing physicians
to make a diagnosis more quickly. Doctors may also learn and practice surgical
procedures, lowering the risk of mistakes and increasing performance.”