TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICE DELIVERY

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Long gone are the days where you had to physically visit offices in order to get service. Over the last few years, the advancement of technology has revolutionized the service industry far beyond our imagination. Through internet connection, we are now able to order just about anything conceivable from anywhere in the world. At the click of a button, a consumer can learn about what they seek or get almost anything without moving from their location. If you wake up today with a hankering for Swiss chocolate, all you have to do is go online, order, wait a few days for delivery and you could be enjoying your chocolates. In certain cases, if you pay extra shipping, your chocolates will be delivered even sooner. Short of performing unsupervised surgery, there is little technology cannot do. This ease of use transcends through different industries from retail all the way to service industries such as wellness and healthcare.

In the current digital age, people are becoming more aware of the need to take control of their health which has been made easy by technology. With the emergence of innovations in technology, a whole new market in healthcare has developed. Here is how technology i Long gone are the days where you had to physically visit offices in order to get service. Over the last few years, the advancement of technology has revolutionized the service industry far beyond our imagination. Through internet connection, we are now able to order just about anything conceivable from anywhere in the world. At the click of a button, a consumer can learn about what they seek or get almost anything without moving from their location. If you wake up today with a hankering for Swiss chocolate, all you have to do is go online, order, wait a few days for delivery and you could be enjoying your chocolates. In certain cases, if you pay extra shipping, your chocolates will be delivered even sooner. Short of performing unsupervised surgery, there is little technology cannot do. This ease of use transcends through different industries from retail all the way to service industries such as wellness and healthcare.

In the current digital age, people are becoming more aware of the need to take control of their health which has been made easy by technology. With s helping in delivery of service.

Tele-health

This is a method of advancing healthcare based on technology. This saves the consumer money and time as it cuts out commuting and other expenses that come with going for a doctor’s visit. Tele-health is becoming a staple with many through healthcare and wellness apps.

Healthcare

Apps such as SASAdoctor allow consumers to interact virtually with a doctor without the need to visit the hospital. Once you get your diagnosis, you can then purchase your prescription from MYDAWA all from the comfort of your house.

Diet

Other apps assist individuals in planning their diet on the basis of their health goals and medical conditions with some having the option of consulting a dietician and/or nutritionist.

Fitness

Workout Apps are another way people are using technology to better their health. These are platforms that can be accessed via phone or laptop/desktop whereby one can interact with personal trainers for tailored workout that can be performed at home without having to visit a gym.

Wearable Technology

These are electronic devices worn by individuals with the purpose of tracking, analyzing and transmitting personal data. They track biometric data such as sleep patterns, blood pressure, temperature and heart rate of the wearer of the devices such as smart watches (Fit Bit and Apple Watches). Wearable technology has become a welcome tool for those seeking to enhance their health as this data helps them red flag areas where they might need rectifying. In some cases, these devices are used for medical purposes such as in diabetics with blood glucose monitors, pace makers for those with heart conditions just to name a few.

Technology not only eases our everyday life, to a great extent, it has improved our quality of life significantly as utilizing these tools helps in being proactive in taking control of our health thereby having a great outcome. Has technology affected how you deliver or receive service? Share your views below.