Link to the University of Pittsburgh Homepage
Link to the University Library System Homepage Link to the Contact Us Form

Technology In Healthcare: Evaluating Technological Innovation In Musculoskeletal Care, Advancement In Delivery And Treatment Options

Hirsch, Malena (2021) Technology In Healthcare: Evaluating Technological Innovation In Musculoskeletal Care, Advancement In Delivery And Treatment Options. Master Essay, University of Pittsburgh.

This is the latest version of this item.

[img]
Preview
PDF
Download (776kB) | Preview

Abstract

Musculoskeletal health has a widespread impact on patients and the public health sector as a whole. Musculoskeletal pathology is ubiquitous, affecting one in two adult Americans. As a result, it is one of the largest contributors to patient and payer burden, with estimated direct costs of over $50B in 2019. Healthcare technology innovation has been growing rapidly over the years. The integration of these new technologies can provide vast benefits to patients, payers, and research for the future of the field.
The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of technology integration in the field of musculoskeletal health and how this innovation will influence and advance the field’s delivery and treatment options in the years to come. This essay is supported through a literature review to examine the ideation of these integrations and progress to date along with interviews from industry experts and a program evaluation from an aspect of the author’s residency, Hospital for Special Surgery Innovation Institute.
The development of musculoskeletal innovation revolutionizes clinical integration, medical device, care delivery, patient accessibility, and more. By improving outcomes, providing better quality care at lower cost, and better diagnostics and prevention, musculoskeletal innovation drives improved efficiencies for patients and providers. Digital healthcare is proving to be pivotal for the advancement of patient experience and empowerment throughout the care continuum, also leading to improved clinical outcomes. For organizations in this space, best practices include emphasizing the impact on patients and on industry and highlighting the cross-collaborative synergies between field experts.


Share

Citation/Export:
Social Networking:
Share |

Details

Item Type: Other Thesis, Dissertation, or Long Paper (Master Essay)
Status: Unpublished
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Hirsch, MalenaMGH25@pitt.eduMGH25
Contributors:
ContributionContributors NameEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Committee ChairCole, Evanevancole@pitt.eduevancoleUNSPECIFIED
Committee MemberHannah, Andrewawhannah@pitt.eduawhannahUNSPECIFIED
Committee MemberBossi, Sandrabossis@hss.eduUNSPECIFIEDUNSPECIFIED
Date: 10 May 2021
Date Type: Completion
Submission Date: 12 April 2021
Access Restriction: No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages: 50
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Public Health > Health Policy & Management
Degree: MHA - Master of Health Administration
Thesis Type: Master Essay
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: Healthcare technology, technology integration, musculoskeletal healthcare
Date Deposited: 10 May 2021 20:58
Last Modified: 10 May 2021 20:58
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/40843

Available Versions of this Item

  • Technology In Healthcare: Evaluating Technological Innovation In Musculoskeletal Care, Advancement In Delivery And Treatment Options. (deposited 10 May 2021 20:58) [Currently Displayed]

Metrics

Monthly Views for the past 3 years

Plum Analytics


Actions (login required)

View Item View Item