The digital care journey platform enhances the patient experience and reduces the surgical backlog
May 18, 2023 (Halifax, NS) – Nova Scotia Health announced today the launch of the SeamlessMD Digital Care Journey app for remote monitoring of gynecology oncology patient progress, which automatically collects patient-reported outcomes to detect problems earlier and assists in patient recovery.
Along with gynecology oncology patients, Nova Scotia Health implemented
Patients can access digital care plans on their smartphones, tablets, or computers, which guide patients’ pre- and post-care with reminders, to-do lists, videos and evidence-based education. This approach helps patients stay on track with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, an evidence-based approach to preparation and recovery that Nova Scotia Health providers use to help patients get the best possible recovery. Nova Scotia Health
“The SeamlessMD app is an excellent addition to our program's existing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery program. The app can relay information in small, digestible bites at any time the patient is looking for it. It provides patients with crucial information before and after their surgery,” said Dr. Lana Saciragic, gynecologic oncologist at Nova Scotia Health. “It's an important part of allowing patients to go home earlier, feeling better. Knowing that we can stay engaged and connected, it optimizes the experience for the patient and care teams.”
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"This technology will reduce surgical wait times to offer Nova Scotians better access to health care, allow patients to go home faster and continue to care remotely during their recovery," said Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy, Vice-President of Research, Innovation and Discovery and Chief Nurse Executive at Nova Scotia Health. "Through the SeamlessMD platform, we are continuing to evolve our culture of innovation and supporting our physicians and healthcare teams to deliver better care, faster."
“We’re thrilled to partner with Nova Scotia Health to drive healthcare innovation in Atlantic Canada and support their focus on making healthcare better in Nova Scotia,” said Dr. Joshua Liu, CEO and Co-founder at SeamlessMD. “This collaboration showcases our dedication towards supporting healthcare organizations as they prioritize the use of technology to optimize quality of care, empower patients to become active participants in their care, and deliver better healthcare outcomes.”
Dr. Richard T. Spence, surgical oncologist at Nova Scotia Health, said the SeamlessMD application gives patients a virtual companion to both help them prepare for and recover from surgery.
“This application is very complementary in the context of striving for more enhanced recovery programs and same-day surgeries. This is particularly important given the current healthcare crisis. Furthermore, by engaging our patients with such an application, we can measure patient-reported outcomes and quality of care.”
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