MEDASSIST
Using MyDigitalHelmet to improve paramedic support, emergency response, medical support to the elderly
Scheda del progetto
The MEDASSIST project aims to develop a remote a telehealth assistance device using a Head Mounted Display (hmd) with Near-to-Eye (NTE) binocular display. This device will alow healthcare providers to exchange video and vital signs with specialized professionals remotely, enhancing access to care in remote areas or emergency situations. In addition, it will facilitate timely and high-quality medical consultations, reducing costs and optimizing disease management. Overall, significant advancements in healthcare efficiency and quality are anticipated, with reduced wait times and personalized care delivered promptly. The project leader, Illogic, specializing in digital creativity, possesses expertise in the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring effective design, planning and development.
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Guido Sodano
MEDASSIST offers an advanced HMD device for remote support in healthcare, integrating assisted and augmented reality.
The system, based on Dart MX8 hardware and IoT, aims to improve paramedic support and care for the elderly. It offers features such as First Person View and Remote Assistance Software for more effective management of emergencies.
The proposed device offers bidirectional video and audio transmission, vital signs monitoring, secure data storage and pruvacy compliance. It will be compact, portable and user-friendly, suitable for various healthcare scenarios. The dedicated software will allow the access to central resources and ensure continuity of care. The MEDASSIST project integrates innovative technologies,develops new software and enhances existing systems, promising a significant impact on public health.
The proposed telemedicine solution offers long-term positive impacts: scientific, economic and social. It improves efficiency and quality of care, engages patients in the treatment process and promotes fai access to care. The expected effect is an overall enhancement of rescue and assistance operations, initially experienced at a regional level with the goal of national scalability. Benefits for physicians, paramedics, healthcare facilities, and patients include more accurate disease management, continuous training, improved access to care, and coordinated emergency response.