Personal medical device integration

Healthcare software integration alongside Bluetooth synchronization for a United States healthcare provider.

During another successful project, we delivered a custom-designed telemedicine software for Android and iOS. Our client’s key objective was facilitating the communication and collaboration between doctors and patients. After deployment, we decided to extend the product to outperform other competitor telemedicine providers. Our partner has agreed on implementing additional functionality – personal medical device connectivity.

To ensure successful synchronization, we investigated the different data formats of individual device groups. Our engineers quickly composed the approach for immediate data extraction of necessary health indicators. That means, after successful data retrieval, the results are recognized and displayed on the end-user’s screen. This way, our team achieved smooth personal medical device integration.

As was mentioned above, one of the project’s main objectives was the successful integration with personal medical devices. The purpose was to give patients the opportunity to share health indicators with their consulting physicians in a few clicks. As soon as the medical device is connected to the healthcare application, the indicators are automatically displayed on the screen. After that, the patient can share health data with the consulting physician via telehealth mobile application to receive an updated treatment plan.

Speaking about modern telemedicine in general, beyond the reviewed project, Abto Software sees many benefits in the development of mobile healthcare tools with the integrated ability to connect to personal medical devices. It should be noted that these are important for both individual patients and business.

The benefits of telemedicine can break down barriers between patients and high-level medical services. Especially in times of a pandemic.

Science and technology are the future. We believe that advanced medical solutions should be a priority for a company providing medical care.

Step-by-step explanation of the medical device integration software:

•  When opening the application, the patient gets access to the main menu. There they can choose between categories.
• To measure a certain health indicator, the patient must next select the relevant section. For example, the “glucose in blood”.
• The next step is to synchronize the personal medical device with the health app. The device can be selected from the list of all available devices with turned on Bluetooth.
• As soon as the health indicators are measured, the transferred health records will be instantly displayed on the app’s screen. The information can be then shared with the medical worker.

At the very moment, there are three types of personal medical devices that can be connected with the healthcare application:

• Blood glucose meter
• Pulse oximeter
• Blood pressure monitor

While complementing on the medical software integration project, our team:

• Investigated the data formats of the individual groups of devices that might be connected
• Worked out an approach for the quick and smooth extraction of the measured indicators
• Integrated an advanced mobile healthcare application with personal medical devices

Main challenges faced during the project include the following matters:

• Avoiding the repeated use of the written code. This challenge was solved by writing the most universal code for the smooth interaction of the designed solution with several medical devices.
• Compliance with ISO / IEEE 11073. This requirement has been met through careful study of the accepted standards.

Compliance with ISO / IEEE 11073 Personal Health Device (PHD)

Manufacturers of medical devices use different data formats. This makes it difficult to integrate with health information systems. This prompted the IEEE and the International Organization for Standardization (the ISO) to create a series of standards. These are the so-called ISO/IEEE 11073 Personal Health Device (PHD).

Compliance with the mentioned medical standard is one of the main requirements in the telemedicine field. ISO / IEEE 11073 is, in lay terms, a group of standards relating to the compatibility of personal medical devices. Such devices include weight-scales, glucose monitors, and other medical devices that can be used without the help of a clinician. The standard is based on the IEEE11073 standards, but has several differences because of the emphasis on devices designed for personal use.

The delivered healthcare application:

• Sets the new standards for accessibility
  Telemedicine platforms make high-quality medical care more accessible.

• Saves time
  Telemedicine apps overwhelmed healthcare professionals to work more efficiently as it saves time that can be devoted to dedicated medical care.

• Accelerates digitalization
  With the help of the developed telemedicine solution, medical records can be easily digitalized.

• Attracts clients
  Thanks to the smooth integration with multiple personal medical devices, the provider can attract new clients and win the competition.

Abto Software’s extensive experience in telemedicine, as well as the customers’ desire to bring their businesses to a new level and improve the quality of the services provided, can create innovative solutions. For more detailed information on cooperation, please feel free to contact us.

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