Human technology interface is the
communication and connection between the computer and the human end-user. This technology is essential in healthcare and
in nursing practice. The quality and
safety opportunities that are generated through the use of technology are
necessary as we strive to succeed in the world of healthcare reform and in the improvement
of population health.
Examples of Human technology interface are seen in many care settings. The EHR is certainly a classic and important example of such an interface, and one that provides patient’ access to their records. This access will improve communication between patients and providers, along with assisting in the decisions surrounding appropriate care management. The current goal of such technology is to improve the quality of patient care, decrease health care costs, and focus on the quality and compliance of population health.
When it
comes to patient engagement and the promotion of health, telemedicine provides the technology to improve
such a relationship between provider and patient (Gephart & Effken,
2013). While there is not much family
education needed for this technology, the improved care behaviors and trusting
relationship between patient and providers with the sharing of information,
improves the patient experience and improves engagement. This patient monitoring system can be used in
the patients with chronic conditions such as CHF, and that require continued
communication and reinforcements from providers and members of the healthcare
team. With the new technology, alerts
can be deployed and instructions given to patients. This technology can help in reducing the
numbers of readmissions to the acute care hospital settings, decrease costs,
and improve patient communication and engagement.
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