Regaining mobility after surgery is crucial to optimal recovery.
Lack of adequate movement can increase the likelihood of infections, urinary incontinence, deep vein thrombosis and other complications. On the other hand, mobility stimulates circulation, improves oxygen flow, accelerates wound healing, aids proper organ functions, restores posture and balance and increases muscle strength among many other benefits.
While mobility is important, activities post-surgery must be monitored well to ensure that patients are on track with their recovery plan.
Zimmer Biomet understands how challenging this could be, so it has partnered with Apple to deliver a mobility app that both patients and health providers can use to improve patient outcomes.
The mymobility® app combines the capabilities of the Apple Watch and HealthKit metrics to transform the experiences of doctors and their patients, especially those with surgical concerns.
Through mymobility® app, doctors, surgeons and the medical team can engage with their patients and help them better understand their health condition.
It is also used to successfully monitor compliance with preparation and recovery guidelines. The app becomes a platform for patient-doctor collaboration from pre-operative to post-operative care.
With mymobility®, surgeons can enhance patient engagement and ensure compliance with their treatment and recovery plans. Most importantly, they are able to do so without spending too much time going through lengthy forms and piles of records.
The app collects, processes and organises patients’ data, so doctors and health providers can focus on giving them the right care and attention they need.
mymobility® streamlines healthcare management by automating some processes. It can be integrated with electronic health records and other existing software to manage patient tracking, monitoring, scheduling and other tasks. Aside from relieving healthcare staff of tedious and repetitive tasks, it also improves the operational efficiency of health facilities.
Leveraging the latest technologies, mymobility® delivers powerful data analytics.
It tracks patient progress, collects both quantitative and qualitative data and provides data-based clinical insights. This enables surgeons and healthcare providers to intervene or modify a patient’s home care plan, when necessary, to facilitate optimal recovery.
The app transmits data instantaneously, so surgeons and healthcare providers can monitor patients in real time to check PROMs and exercise adherence to pain management, medicine intake and range of mobility.
Aside from enabling health practitioners to provide exceptional surgical care, mymobility® app also empowers patients undergoing treatments and surgical procedures.
Going through any surgery can make anyone feel anxious. Aside from the thought of going under the knife, the fear of not knowing what might happen can be overwhelming. mymobility® eases such anxiety by giving patients access to information on the procedure they are about to undergo.
They can find answers to frequently asked questions about the procedure to better understand their condition and allay their fears.
mymobility® offers a connected experience that enhances personalization of care. Patients receive guided exercises based on their individual treatment protocols. They also receive reminders and encouragement to complete their tasks. Since their surgeons receive reports on their movement and behaviour, patients are also able to get immediate intervention if their recovery is not on track with set expectations.
With mymobility®, patients get guidance from their doctors without having to physically go to clinics. The app supports instant messaging that allows patients and doctors to exchange text, images and videos. With fewer unnecessary visits, patients spend less on hospital visits while ensuring they still get proper health advice.
Other patient-centred features of the app include gait alerts, heart rate monitoring and exercise reminders. Aside from surgical patients, the app can be a useful health tool for anyone, especially active individuals.
Wear your Apple Watch to receive reminders on pre- and post-operative exercises and health care. Get vital information relevant to your procedure in a timely manner. Answer the questionnaires on the app to give your surgeon a more accurate view of your health during your entire surgical journey.
When used according to the instructions, the mymobility® app becomes a handy and reliable wrist companion throughout your surgery and even after recovery. Even if you are not undergoing surgery, it is a useful health tool if you are an active individual.
By addressing the challenges patients and doctors face from preoperative to post-operative care, the mymobility® app transforms the healthcare standards before, during and after surgical procedures. But more than this, it uplifts the quality of care and transforms lives by enabling people to achieve full mobility and maintain better health. To know more about the app, visit the mymobility® page.
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