Heinz Neuwirth

In focus: PROM for psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine

Highly standardized patient assessments have been a key cornerstone of mental health care and research for decades — in fact, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) were likely already in widespread use in this field before they were even referred to as such (Steinbeck, Ernst, Burger, Pruss: Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in German-Speaking Countries, 2022). Nevertheless, improvements to data entry systems continue to pose major challenges.

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In focus: PROM (Patient Reported Outcomes) for ophthalmology

PROs und PROMs spielen in der Augenheilkunde vor allem im Hinblick auf die Eingriffe mit sehr hohen Fallzahlen, wie etwa die Katarakt-OP oder die AMD-Behandlung (etwa IVOM), eine große Rolle. Stark zunehmend ist der Einsatz von Patientenberichten auch beim ophthalmologischen Boomsektor schlechthin, der refraktiven Chirurgie (LASIK, ICL, SMILE, PRK/LASEK). Gerade in Bezug auf die hohen

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Orthopaedics: patient films for important arthroscopic procedures

Educational films offer a clear and accessible overview of upcoming procedures, significantly enhancing patient compliance. The anesthesia informational videos from MAIA.tools feature high-quality 3D animations created in collaboration with medical professionals and legal experts, specifically designed for clinical use [...]

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In focus: electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) for orthopaedics

PROs and PROMs are widely used in orthopedics. With MAIA.tools' ePRO solution, Patient-Reported Outcomes for orthopedics, especially for musculoskeletal conditions, can be carried out efficiently. It meets high standards, including multi-point assessments at admission, discharge, or any follow-up time. We also focus on making it easy for patients to access [...]

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In focus: electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) for oncology

The assessment of quality of life and treatment outcomes for oncology patients is becoming an increasingly important aspect of healthcare. Nowadays, corresponding PROMs (Patient-Reported Outcome Measures) are standard practice in many oncology-specialized institutions. The electronic handling of PROMs is undoubtedly the most time- and cost-efficient way to collect treatment outcome data from oncology patients [...]

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Exploring the applications and benefits of the MAIA platform for quality management in hospitals and clinics

The MAIA platform is a software specifically designed for use in hospitals and clinics, digitally optimizing communication channels between healthcare providers and patients. It offers exciting possibilities for quality management in the healthcare sector. Patient and Employee Surveys With the MAIA platform, any type of questionnaire can be implemented. There are no limits to the design of the questionnaires, allowing for tailored surveys to meet specific needs.

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MAIA.tool becomes technical partner of the Health Outcomes Observatory (H2O) to deliver ePRO solution

MAIA.tools is now a technical partner of the Health Outcomes Observatory (H2O) in Austria. H2O represents a strategic cross-country partnership that connects the private and public sectors to establish a robust model for gathering and processing data related to electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePROs). On a large scale, patients‘ conditions are measured to later be incorporated into medical decision-making, both on an individual and public level. For further [...]

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Videos for effective patient education: Tips for integration into patient communication

Visual representations of medical procedures and treatments significantly increase patient compliance. Patients perform approximately 24 % better on knowledge tests when educated using audiovisual media instead of paper materials (AniMedical KG, study conducted with older urological patients, 2013). Thus, [...]

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Electronic patient education for urology

Urological surgeries such as prostatectomy or TURP are among the most common procedures and are explained thousands of times a year. Electronic patient education with modern audiovisual media, integrated patient history forms, electronic signatures and automated documentation can make education processes in clinics and practices more effective and patient-focused. In addition [...]

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Patient education videos for anesthesia

Educational films offer a clear and accessible overview of upcoming procedures, significantly enhancing patient compliance. The anesthesia informational videos from MAIA.tools feature high-quality 3D animations created in collaboration with medical professionals and legal experts, specifically designed for clinical use [...]

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