The Evolution of Medicine – Exploring the Contributions of Sony's Technology (Vol. 25, No. 4, Full Issue)

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (04) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Safety Concerns ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
The Future ◽  
Tele Monitoring

For the month of April 2021, APBN explores the contributions of Sony in the evolution of medicine in our Features section. The article contribution by Leonard Yap, Head of Medical Imaging Solutions, Professional Solutions Company (PSAP) at Sony Electronics Asia Pacific looks at how Sony's technological contributions are revolutionizing the future of medicine. In the Columns section, we discuss the boon and bane of digital technology in healthcare and safety concerns of its use. In the Spotlights, we share about a research done by SingHealth and NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine to determine the receptiveness towards tele-monitoring for the management of chronic health conditions.

scholarly journals We All Have a Role to Play: Redressing Inequities for Children Living with CAH and Other Chronic Health Conditions of Childhood in Resource-Poor Settings

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Kate Armstrong ◽  
Alain Benedict Yap ◽  
Sioksoan Chan-Cua ◽  
Maria E. Craig ◽  
Catherine Cole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Essential Medicines ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Knowledge To Action ◽  
Resource Poor

CLAN (Caring and Living as Neighbours) is an Australian-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) committed to equity for children living with chronic health conditions in resource-poor settings. Since 2004, CLAN has collaborated with a broad range of partners across the Asia Pacific region to improve quality of life for children living with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). This exploratory case study uses the Knowledge to Action (KTA) framework to analyse CLAN’s activities for children living with CAH in the Asia Pacific. The seven stages of the KTA action cycle inform a systematic examination of comprehensive, collaborative, sustained actions to address a complex health challenge. The KTA framework demonstrates the “how” of CLAN’s approach to knowledge creation and exchange, and the centrality of community development to multisectoral collaborative action across a range of conditions, cultures and countries to redressing child health inequities. This includes a commitment to: affordable access to essential medicines and equipment; education, research and advocacy; optimisation of medical management; encouragement of family support groups; efforts to reduce financial burdens; and ethical, transparent program management as critical components of success. Improvements in quality of life and health outcomes are achievable for children living with CAH and other chronic health conditions in resource-poor settings. CLAN’s strategic framework for action offers a model for those committed to #LeaveNoChildBehind.

Saskatoon in motion: Class vs. home-based exercise intervention in older adults with chronic health conditions

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Reeder ◽  
Karen Chad ◽  
Liz Harrison ◽  
Nigel Ashworth ◽  
Suzanne Sheppard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Home Based

scholarly journals A Worksite Self-management Program for Workers with Chronic Health Conditions Improves Worker Engagement and Retention, but not Workplace Function

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
William S. Shaw ◽  
Robert K. McLellan ◽  
Elyssa Besen ◽  
Sara Namazi ◽  
Michael K. Nicholas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Chronic Health ◽  
Work Limitation

AbstractPurpose An increasing number of workers in the US have chronic health conditions that limit their ability to work, and few worksite interventions have been tested to improve worker coping and problem solving at work. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a worksite-based health self-management program designed to improve workplace function among workers with chronic health conditions. Methods We conducted a randomized, controlled trial of a worksite self-management program (“Manage at Work”) (clinicaltrials.gov #NCT01978392) for workers with chronic health conditions (N = 119; 82% female, ages 20–69). Most workers were recruited from the health care or light manufacturing industry sectors. Workers attended a 5-session, facilitated psychoeducational program using concepts of health self-management, self-efficacy, ergonomics, and communication. Changes on outcomes of work engagement, work limitation, job satisfaction, work fatigue, work self-efficacy, days absent, and turnover intention at 6-month follow-up were compared to wait-list controls. Results The most prevalent chronic health conditions were musculoskeletal pain, headaches, vision problems, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, and mental health disorders. The self-management program showed greater improvement in work engagement and turnover intent at 6-month follow-up, but there was no evidence of a parallel reduction in perceived work limitation. Trends for improved outcomes of work self-efficacy, job satisfaction, and work fatigue in the intervention group did not reach statistical significance in a group x time interaction test. Conclusions Offering a worksite self-management program to workers with chronic health conditions may be a feasible and beneficial strategy to engage and retain skilled workers who are risking disability.Clinical trial registration: Clinicaltrials.gov #NCT01978392.

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