Connected care in action: tackling unplanned weight loss
Connected care in action: Tackling unplanned weight loss
In this video, Evaran’s Chief Scientific Officer Lahn Straney looks at how the single connected care record can work in practice.
He examines a real-world clinical issue faced by most providers: unplanned weight loss.
As Lahn explains, unplanned weight loss is a critical quality indicator – when a patient loses weight, questions need to be asked. But there are many reasons for weight loss. For instance, it could be caused by clinical deterioration, oral pain or a decline in appetite due to social isolation.
Finding the specific answer is key, but it’s not always easy. Lahn explains the ways in which this kind of critical information is often hidden in data silos, meaning it’s not easily accessible to those who could act upon it.
In this video, Lahn argues for the creation of a connected care record. As he points out, this isn’t just about collecting data, rather, it’s about breaking down barriers.
A connected care record means providers can make decisions faster and more effectively and create positive outcomes for their clients.