in.pulse Geolocation
by CISCO
InovaHC's in.pulse open innovation program aims to accelerate the technological development of startups through thematic challenges in which innovative solutions are developed by conducting tests in a real and controlled environment. In this in.pulse program, carried out in partnership with CISCO, digital navigation solutions were tested at two HCFMUSP institutes.
How can technology help locate and orient patients and their companions in the HCFMUSP complex, from the public transport hubs to the care room?
Program methodology
Test conduct
The tests were carried out for three months at the Institute of Radiology (InRad) and the Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology (IOT) In the 1st month the test was carried out Indoor and in the 2nd and 3rd month Indoor+Outdoor
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Tests at the InRad along with startup Ciclix
Outpatient tomography Workday: 1 day on 1 floor Only App connected via Bluetooth Integration with the InteRad and Abra Catraca scheduling systems Outdoor with Google API
Tests at the IOTalong with startup Zapt Tech
Orthopedic surgery Workday: 3 days on at least 3 floors Open access app and webapp Tested navigation modes: inertial, turn-by-turn, connected via Bluetooth Outdoor with personalized map
Main Results
301
patients tested the solutions at the Institutes 40% InRad and 60% IOT
346
patients interviewed 65% InRad and 35% IOT
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collaborators took part in training using the solutions
The PoC showed that georeferencing is a desirable solution - there is adherence and value to the patients' journey and in the collaborators' routine - it is technically feasible - it is a solution that can be developed and improved according to the context - and quite possibly, it is economically feasible - the greatest implementation costs tend to be connectivity infrastructure, something the hospital already possesses.