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Eye-Tracking Hospital Communication Devices

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'SOVA' Medical Device Helps Patients Communicate

— May 3, 2021 — Lifestyle
The conceptual 'SOVA' medical device is an advanced healthcare solution for use in the intensive care units (ICUs) in hospitals to provide caregivers and patients alike with a way to communicate. The system consists of a three-component layout that includes the doctor's interface along with the patient's interface and a series of sensors that the patient wears. The sensors will work to track the brain activity of the patient as well as their sleep patterns, while eye-tracking software will enable them to answer questions in a nonverbal manner.

The conceptual 'SOVA' medical device is the design work of Mehmet Mehmetalioglu, Mihkel Güsson and Fabian Böttcher, and could work to drastically reduce pain and discomfort for hospital patients.
Trend Themes
1. Eye-tracking Medical Devices - The development of eye-tracking devices in medical technology could revolutionize communication in healthcare settings.
2. Brain Monitoring Sensors - The integration of brain monitoring sensors in medical devices could lead to more personalized and efficient patient care.
3. Nonverbal Patient Communication - The use of nonverbal patient communication technology in healthcare could greatly benefit patients who are unable to speak or are in discomfort.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare Technology - The healthcare technology industry could benefit from developing eye-tracking and brain monitoring devices to improve patient communication in hospitals.
2. Medical Device Manufacturing - Medical device manufacturers can innovate by incorporating eye-tracking and brain monitoring technology into their products to address patient needs in intensive care units.
3. Hospital Management - Hospital management could implement eye-tracking and brain monitoring technology as a way to improve patient satisfaction and overall quality of care in the ICU setting.
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