Title: Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Care: A Case Study on the Use of Mobile Applications for Managing Chronic Conditions

In this module, we’ve learned about the various ways that technology is being leveraged to improve patient care. Now, you’re going to identify a patient problem that you think can be improved through the use of technology.
Step 1: As an example, learn how smartphones are being used to treat diabetes & by reading the linked ADA journal article.
Step 2: Your submitted assignment must be in response to the questions asked. Support your answers with evidence from the literature. Please ensure your written assignment:
• Meets the word count of 500-750 words (2-3 pages double-spaced).
• Addresses and answers each question pertaining to the assignment.
• Correctly uses paragraphs with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
• Is free of grammatical errors, and adheres to proper APA formatting for citations, paraphrasing, and the reference list.
Step 3: Select a patient problem (other than Diabetes) that can be improved by a mobile application or technology.
Step 4: Written Assignment: In a well-developed robust manner, fully answer and address the following questions and content. Your response must be between 500 – 750 words. The word count must not include the references, in-text citations, and reiteration of the question.
• Describe the patient’s problem in detail – include pertinent patient information that supports your choice.
• Describe the mobile application or technology solution and how it addresses the needs of your patient.
• This may require a bit of internet research to understand what solutions exist – if the technology does not appear to exist yet, feel free to propose your own idea for a solution.
• Relative to the technology solution, how would you address these teaching concerns?
• Privacy and confidentiality
• Proper cleaning of the mobile or other device Reference these CDC resources relative to device cleaning.
Reference these CDC resources relative to device cleaning:
• Cleaning of patient-care devices E›
• Cleaning of Electronic Devices of Covid-19/Coronavirus (video: 2:39)|