There’s no denying how today’s technology assists many businesses in several industries. Take Alexa, for instance, as this AI technology has helped healthcare professionals and even their patients to manage health conditions in various ways.
For the uninitiated, Alexa is a virtual assistant developed by Amazon, which was first used in the Amazon Echo smart speakers. Over the years, users can now connect their devices to this voice-controlled personal assistant to access information, services, and other valuable tools. This technology has gone further as it’s been integrated into the workplace as well.
Quite recently, it has revolutionized the health sector in terms of managing health conditions. Here’s how Alexa has significantly impacted the healthcare industry:
1. It allows diabetic patients to manage their conditions
Amazon has recently launched the “Alexa Diabetes Challenge,” where Wellpepper won with its diabetes care plan called Sugarpod. This app enables patients with type 2 diabetes to manage their conditions, as it allows them to streamline their daily activities and incorporate new routines. It also consists of a hardware device for frictionless scanning used to track their symptoms. Ultimately, it simplifies the process for patients in managing their activities for diabetes control.
2. It enables individuals to monitor their blood pressure
Omron recently launched an innovative watch called “HeartGuide” with the integration of Alexa skills. It is capable of calculating blood pressure and communicating the readings to patients. As a result, patients can monitor their blood pressure regularly through the help of this technology. What’s great about this is that it is FDA approved, which has already won several awards.
3. It assists the elderly in taking their medications
Quite recently, Libertana Home Health Care took advantage of an online app with Alexa integration. This app allows their nurses to attend to their elderly patients and manage their medication intake. It also helps remind them if their patients have already taken their medicines. What’s good about this is that family members can also access this technology for medication monitoring so that their sick member won’t forget to take their pills.
4. It improves hospital interaction for a seamless process
The use of Alexa is quite beneficial in a hospital setting as well. A startup in Los Angeles known as Aiva recently utilized an Alexa-powered platform, allowing patients to interact with nurses and pursue other activities while in their rooms. For instance, they can use Alexa to turn their TV on or off and even change the channels. They can also get in touch with their nurses through the app installed on their mobile phones for prompt actions.
5. It provides patients with some health tips and updates
If you need some health advice, tips, and updates, you can now rely on an Alexa platform. In fact, Cleveland Clinic recently created an Alexa-based app that provides patients with health information, apart from news and weather reports. Through this platform, they can get vital health updates that are beneficial for their daily lives.
Conclusion
The use of Alexa is indeed beneficial in the healthcare industry today. As outlined above, it allows diabetic patients to manage their conditions, enables individuals to monitor their blood pressure, helps remind patients to take their medications, improves hospital interaction for a seamless process, and provides patients with health tips and updates.
With all these remarkable benefits, this amazing technology shows no signs of stopping. For this reason, Alexa will continue to be developed and further improved for the benefit of the healthcare industry!
Are you looking to get more updates on emerging tools and technology needed for better healthcare, such as Alexa, for voice control and assistance? You’ve come to the right place! We provide the latest health and medical news in the healthcare industry, so check our regular posts and subscribe to our newsletter!
