NHS National Rehabilitation Centre Introduces Smart Bedside Displays Powered by Airwave Technology
New Intelligent Bedside Terminals to Enhance Care at the NHS National Rehabilitation Centre
The NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), scheduled to open later this year, will deploy advanced 'intelligent bedside terminals' to aid patients in recovering from serious injuries and illnesses such as brain injuries. These terminals, provided by Airwave Healthcare, are essentially iPads integrated into the centre’s systems [1][2][4].
Key Features of the Intelligent Bedside Terminals
These devices offer a range of features designed to promote patient independence, engagement, and holistic care.
- Environmental control: Patients can manage their room blinds, lighting, and heating, supporting autonomy during recovery [1][2].
- Educational and personalized content: Devices provide tailored rehabilitation material and personalised diaries to keep patients informed of their daily schedules and therapy plans [1][2].
- Electronic patient record integration: Patients have live access to their health data including estimated discharge dates, medication, diet, and care teams, fostering active participation in their rehabilitation [1][2].
- Communication capabilities: The terminals enable video calls with friends and family via accessible devices [1][2].
- Convenience services: Patients can order meals directly through the device using an enhanced MyCareTV service, which also offers entertainment and helps stimulate patients during their stay [1][2].
Benefits and Impact on Patient Care
These terminals are expected to promote patient independence and empowerment, enhance patient engagement and motivation, support holistic care, and likely improve patient satisfaction and recovery experience [1][2][4].
For patients with memory impairments from brain injuries, the intelligent bedside terminals are another means by which they can stay informed about their care. Investment in technology that stimulates and engages patients in their care is important for enhancing recovery, according to Dean Moody, healthcare services director at Airwave Healthcare [3].
The technology will be used to help promote independence for patients, especially those with life-changing injuries or limited mobility. Airwave Healthcare was selected for equipping bedrooms at the NRC based on a stringent procurement process considering factors like cost and extensive experience supporting NHS providers [4]. Moody expressed that it is a privilege to support the NRC, which is a strong example of excellence in rehabilitation transformation, and Airwave Healthcare is committed to helping staff deliver the best for patients [4].
The new centre, run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, is designed to help patients recover from life-changing injuries and illnesses and regain quality of life. The deployment of these intelligent bedside terminals is part of broader digital innovations aimed at transforming rehabilitation care at the NRC [1][2][4]. The technology represents a significant step forward in combining health IT with patient-centered rehabilitation services.
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digital health technologies, such as the intelligent bedside terminals deployed at the NHS National Rehabilitation Centre, can foster active patient participation in health-and-wellness management and recovery by integrating environmental control, educational content, electronic patient records, communication capabilities, and convenience services. The use of technology for holistic care, including patients with memory impairments, supports rehabilitation transformation and improves patient satisfaction and recovery experience.