We do a lot of work with VNAs. Over the last several years we have seen a steady stream of changes in this industry. Most nurses are carrying laptops, many take them right into the patients' homes. Because of these changes, VNAs are getting exposed to many technologies that they never would have thought of even a couple of years ago. Laptops, VPNs, PDAs, email, wireless, digital cameras, scanners, and Intranets are a few technologies that are almost second nature in this profession at this point. And the changes keep coming.
Up to this point the patient hasn't had much of an active role in pushing technology for their healthcare. That's begining to change and I believe the patient will be a major factor in the push for technology adoption in healthcare soon. This article highlights how some people are already pushing the edge.
The article points out many of the issues that will need to be resolved before there is a wide apoption. I predict that over the next 5 or so years this will be a major factor in the industry. As younger doctors, nurses and patients move into the system these technologies will simply become the norm. Everyone in this profession has to be prepared and ready.
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