PATIENT ENGAGEMENT

Learn more about the use of mHealth technology
in the mental health space

Self-care for mental health

Self-care for mental health

Self-care means individuals should develop a healthier lifestyle by paying careful attention to their diet, exercise, and sleeping habits. A person’s lifestyle can have a significant impact on how their mind and body respond to a mental health treatment plan.

Using mHealth solutions to improve patient engagement

Using mHealth solutions to improve patient engagement

With telemedicine, mobile health (mHealth) solutions, and wearable devices, the future of better patient engagement is certainly favourable. Patients are increasingly looking for health information online, including their medical records. They request access to information and tools to take control of their health. To make this possible, clinics and patients can use a software platform that allows them to share information with each other while keeping the information safe.

Health care providers need to adopt mHealth technology to keep up with patients’ expectations

Health care providers need to adopt mHealth technology to keep up with patients’ expectations

A new survey by Accenture revealed that 54% of consumers would like to use their smartphones more to interact with healthcare providers. Unfortunately, most healthcare providers have failed to adapt to their patients’ needs. Consumers complain that most apps offer a poor user experience, and they fail to meet their needs. As digital patient engagement becomes the norm and consumers become unhappy with their care providers’ lack of mobile services, they may look for alternatives. Care providers need to meet consumer expectations by adopting mobile technology and improving the overall user experience.

A holistic approach to treating schizophrenia

A holistic approach to treating schizophrenia

Over the last few decades, there has been a shift in the way we think about mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. Until quite recently, schizophrenia was considered as an illness with a poor prognosis, offering little hope of living a fulfilling life. However, over the last two decades, research has shown that early and appropriate intervention can change the course of mental illnesses such as schizophrenia.

Empowering patients with digital technology

Empowering patients with digital technology

On the previous blog post, “Transforming health and social care with digital technology” connected health or technology-enabled care (TEC) was defined as the collective term used for telecare, telehealth, telemedicine, mHealth, digital health, and eHealth services. This type of technology can empower patients and carers by giving them more control over their health and social care needs. It can also help individuals to obtain more information regarding their health.