Health technology trends seen in 2023
As we move toward 2024, let us think about what the future of technology in healthcare will look like and how it will benefit the hospital environment. Here is a look at emerging healthcare trends that we will explore in more detail in future articles.
The Legal and ethical issues of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare delivery
This article seeks to address AI-related issues, focusing on the need for healthcare delivery transparency, privacy and protection of all affected stakeholders, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
The benefits of art therapy in a stressful work environment
This article provides an overview of burnout and allostatic overload among clinicians and explores the unique potential of expressive arts therapy as an intervention for mental health providers experiencing moral distress, with the aim of examining stress-related consequences for first responders’ mental health.
Dark humor among healthcare personnel
The use of “dark” humor by professionals in trauma and crisis-focused professions is common, particularly within fields such as healthcare, crime, emergency response, and social work reporting frequent use of dark humor in the workplace. This article and related articles were reviewed to understand how dark humor plays in trauma and crisis-focused environments.
Team building in a high stress environment
A report from the American Academy of Medicine highlights the importance of creating a positive work environment to counteract the negative effects of burnout syndrome on healthcare workers.
Distractions in the operating room
The objective of this article was to explore the operating room team's perception of multiple distractions during surgical procedures.
Ethical and Legal Considerations for Recording in the OR
Audiovisual (AV) recording is increasingly used and recommended in the operating room, although its ethical implications need clarification. The aim of this […]
CardioVerse: Cardiovascular medicine in the era of Metaverse
Summary: The Covid-19 phenomena accelerated the trend of telemedicine throughout cardiovascular healthcare systems, and the developing of technological innovations such as Metaverse […]
How to forecast tomorrow’s transfusion: A focus on recipients’ profiles
Red blood cell (RBC) transfusion is a crucial medical intervention that plays a vital role in the care of surgical patients. However, due to the decreasing availability of blood donations and supplies, there is a pressing need for accurately predicting the likelihood of transfusion for surgical patients.
Robotic-assisted surgery in the pediatric specialty
Over the past few years, laparoscopic procedures have been proven safe and valuable for both adults and children. They have shown to reduce hospital stays, result in smaller surgical scars, and expedite recovery.
Human factors and ergonomics in the operating room
Physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics are the three categories of safety and comfort for the person who interacts with the system, process, or object within the Operating Room’s environment.
The implications of 5G technology on cardiothoracic surgical services in India
After its long-awaited debut in India, the fifth generation (5G) technology has brought high hopes for advancing healthcare accessibility and delivery to the public as well as enhancing patient safety and effectiveness.