![]() ![]() James Taylor, Specialist Nurse in Pain and Spasticity Neuromodulation, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford said, “This is a welcome development in supporting people living with chronic pain. Not only could this save precious time for patients associated with attending clinic, but it could also drive efficiencies in service delivery and cut down on the waiting lists that have grown exponentially through the COVID-19 pandemic." This is something we have never been able to do before and opens up a world in which patients can receive the care they need remotely, without travelling into the hospital. Stana Bojanic, Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford says, “With NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic, patients can receive stimulation settings from their healthcare professional team remotely in real-time via secure cloud and Bluetooth-based technology. 5 NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic brings the convenience and flexibility of telemedicine to neurostimulation therapy, further benefitting chronic pain and movement disorder patients with Abbott devices. Without alternative solutions, such as digital and/or telehealth options, these patients are more likely to delay or forego much-needed care. ![]() On average people requiring specialist treatment in parts of the UK will travel around 37 miles 4 to their nearest centre. The NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic can also be helpful for people who live in areas - both rural and urban - with inadequate access to medical services. This advancement gives patients confidence in their care and the convenience to manage their therapy in a way that fits their lifestyle. NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic enables clinicians to prescribe new treatment settings remotely to the patient's neurostimulation device using the clinician programmer app and a new, simple and secure remote care connection. The NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic has the potential to increase access to treatment for patients suffering from chronic pain or movement disorders who don’t live close to a specialist hospital, have difficulty accessing care, or are unable to go to the hospital due to circumstances like COVID-19.Ībbott’s NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic gives patients the flexibility and comfort of receiving care anywhere* by connecting with their doctor via secure in-app video chat and an integrated remote programming feature, now available within the Abbott patient controller app. Maidenhead, 22 November 2021 – Abbott today announced the UK launch of NeuroSphere™ Virtual Clinic, a first-of-its-kind technology that allows patients to communicate with physicians, ensure proper settings and functionality, and receive new treatment settings remotely as needed. ![]()
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