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What’s Technology’s Role in Rehab?
Better yet: once a new piece of technology or software is developed, how do we make sure that clinicians and patients will both benefit from and actually use the technology? If you’ve listened to some of the past episodes of the show, like the one where we talked with Barry from TRAZER, you know that technology has definitely had an impact on healthcare delivery, management, and business. But often times, technology and nifty gadgets gain traction early on, and then collecting dust on a shelf. Much of the reason for this lies in poor knowledge translation, but another overlooked piece is how the technology or tool fits in a clinician’s regular practice. That’s why many healthcare tech firms are looking to clinicians to add insight and unique perspectives to product development and implementation.
My guest this week, Lauren Sheehan, OTD, is an occupational therapist and clinician who has spent a good amount of time working with healthcare tech startups to help develop and refine technology. She and another colleague in the space are actually developing a virtual Rehab Tech Summit to connect clinicians, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to bring technology to the rehab market.
What we cover in this Episode:
- The transition from clinician to advisor/consultant
- Skills that transfer from the clinic to technology development
- Patient EngagementÂ
- Value that clinicians can bring to technology development
- Knowledge TranslationÂ
- Patient engagement & experience
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If you enjoyed this episode: Join Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L (Rafi), principal of Rehab U Practice Solutions and host of The Better Outcomes Show as he explores the possibilities of a new healthcare. Guests range from clinicians trying new techniques and treatments to executives and entrepreneurs exploring new service delivery methods, business models, and organizational structures. You can sign-up to receive new episodes delivered directly to your inbox by filling out the form at the top of this page. Â Learn more about Rehab U Practice Solutions by reading The Manifesto for a New Healthcare, or listen to Episode 000.
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If you run a clinic or practice and are looking to develop a strategy that leverages best practices, new technology, and marketing/messaging in a way that maximizes patient engagement & retention, please reach out. We’d love to talk with you about how Rehab U Practice Solutions can help your clinic bring in more patients, retain them throughout their course of care, and create uniquely impactful patient experiences.
Rafael E. Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L (Rafi) is the Principal Owner of Rehab U Practice Solutions and the host of The Better Outcomes Show. He has experience in a variety of rehab settings, working with patients recovering from a variety of injuries and surgeries. Rafi has worked in a variety of settings, from orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, to academia, and even healthcare consulting. He spent the majority of his clinical experience working at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, where he was the lead clinician and clinical education coordinator for the outpatient specialty rehab program. In this role, he treated many veterans with chronic pain and helped to establish an interdisciplinary pain management program. He has worked on projects ranging from patient engagement initiatives to marketing communication campaigns to a multi million dollar project assisting the State of Georgia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities transition individuals out of state institutions to community residences. He also has experience as a core faculty member at Augusta University’s Occupational Therapy Program, as a Licensed Board Member on the GA State OT Board, and he serves on the Board of Directors for NBCOT. He works to help healthcare clinics and organizations deliver uniquely impactful patient experiences by improving service delivery through training & advisement and through courses & training programs.
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