NHS's National Rehabilitation Centre to Integrate Smart Bedside Displays with Airwave Technology
New Intelligent Bedside Terminals at NHS National Rehabilitation Centre to Boost Patient Recovery
The NHS National Rehabilitation Centre, set to open later this year, will be equipped with innovative iPad-based devices known as intelligent bedside terminals. These devices, provided by Airwave Healthcare, are set to revolutionize the rehabilitation process for patients recovering from life-changing injuries and illnesses [1][2][3][5].
These terminals are integrated with the centre’s building management and care systems, allowing patients to control their room environment, such as blinds, lighting, and heating, directly from their bedside. This feature not only enhances patient autonomy but also reduces the need for staff assistance [4].
Beyond environmental control, the terminals provide access to educational content tailored to individual rehabilitation needs. This personalized content is designed to stimulate and engage patients in their care, supporting their recovery process [1][2][5].
Moreover, the terminals integrate with electronic patient records, involving patients more actively in their recovery process. Patients will have live access to information about their discharge date, medications, diet, care teams, and other relevant insights [1].
The terminals also allow patients to video call friends and loved ones, order meals, and access an enhanced version of a service called MyCareTV, designed to stimulate patients during their care [2]. This all-in-one device aims to promote independence, particularly for patients with limited mobility or memory issues due to brain injuries [5].
Airwave Healthcare was selected for the procurement process based on cost and extensive experience supporting NHS providers. They are committed to working with healthcare professionals to understand changing needs and innovate in response throughout the agreement [6].
Dean Moody, healthcare services director at Airwave Healthcare, emphasized the importance of technology in stimulating and engaging patients in their care. He stated that the needs of patients at the National Rehabilitation Centre require a sharper focus on technology investment [7].
Miriam Duffy, NRC Director, stated that the technology is one of many measures designed to deliver a step change for patients, helping them engage in their rehabilitation 24 hours a day. She believes that these innovative approaches will significantly improve rehabilitation for patients [8].
[1] The new NHS National Rehabilitation Centre is designed to help patients recover from life-changing injuries and illnesses, with a focus on maintaining their independence and improving quality of life. [2] Patients will have live access to information about their discharge date, medications, diet, care teams, and other relevant insights through the integrated electronic patient records. [3] Patients will be able to video call friends and loved ones, order meals, and access an enhanced version of a service called MyCareTV, designed to stimulate patients during their care, from the same device. [4] The intelligent bedside terminals are intended to promote independence for patients, particularly those with limited mobility or memory issues due to brain injuries. [5] The commitment of Airwave Healthcare is to help staff deliver the best for patients at the National Rehabilitation Centre. [6] Airwave Healthcare was selected for the procurement process based on cost and extensive experience supporting NHS providers. [7] Moody stated that the needs of patients at the National Rehabilitation Centre require a sharper focus on technology investment. [8] The innovative approach at the NRC, including the use of technology like intelligent bedside terminals, is expected to significantly improve rehabilitation for patients.
Digital health technology, integrated within the NHS National Rehabilitation Centre's structure, aims to stimulate and engage patients in their care, offering personalized content and improving access to essential health-and-wellness information. Moreover, these health-and-wellness devices, such as the intelligent bedside terminals, promote fitness-and-exercise by enabling patients to control their environment and communicate with loved ones, thereby enhancing their recovery process.
