[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":334},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-asthma-pocket-tech-in-the-fighting-ring":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":199,"relatedBooks":333},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":26,"template":27,"format":28,"meta":29,"categories":30,"tags":32,"project_category":53,"contact_email_category":54,"yst_prominent_words":55,"class_list":62,"better_featured_image":90,"acf":134,"yoast_meta":143,"_links":146},24136,"2019-06-18T16:57:46","2019-06-18T14:57:46",{"rendered":9},"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?post_id=24136&_wpnonce=3738db772b&status=auto-draft&type=post","2023-03-02T08:52:45","2023-03-02T07:52:45","asthma-pocket-tech-in-the-fighting-ring","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fasthma-pocket-tech-in-the-fighting-ring",{"rendered":17},"Asthma Pocket Tech In The Fighting Ring: AioCare Versus Smart Peak Flow",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"5px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Cp style=\"color: #555;font-size: 12px;line-height: 14px\">THIS ARTICLE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE 2019. THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmagazine\">BROWSE OUR LATEST ARTICLES HERE\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd> \u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>What a game, ladies and gentlemen! In the red corner, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsmartpeakflow.com\u002F\">Smart Peak Flow\u003C\u002Fa> and in the blue, the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faiocare.com\u002Fpatient\u002F\">AioCare\u003C\u002Fa>. Both are promising \u003Cstrong>pocketable devices geared towards helping patients with breathing difficulties\u003C\u002Fstrong>. They will be facing each other in The Medical Futurist’s fighting ring, comparing aspects such as their reliability, features, design and price point, but just like in \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.imdb.com\u002Ftitle\u002Ftt0091203\u002F?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1\">Highlander\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Cstrong>only one asthma tech can remain standing\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Which one will it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Respiratory conditions need to be taken down\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The diseases pulmonologists attempt to fight\nare among the most common conditions in the modern world. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Frespiratory\u002Fasthma\u002Fen\u002F\">According to WHO estimates\u003C\u002Fa>,\n235 million people suffer from asthma, the chronic disease characterized by\nrecurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. About 300,000 people are\ndiagnosed with asthma annually, and nearly 250,000 people die prematurely each\nyear due to the condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It was high time that digital health tech companies realized the need for state-of-the-art devices for the diagnostics and management of asthma. Let’s see how the Smart Peak Flow and the AioCare, the two asthma tech gadgets that I’m presenting today, perform and whether they can deliver their promises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAsthma-Anatomy-512x288.jpg\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24137\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAsthma-Anatomy-512x288.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAsthma-Anatomy-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAsthma-Anatomy.jpg 722w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: www.everydayhealth.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The warmup session\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The Smart Peak Flow comes from a startup based in London, founded by a physician, with the aim to help “manage asthma proactively”. It measures peak flow, which essentially indicates how fast you are able to exhale, and based on the score, it \u003Cstrong>can be indicative of asthma\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Priced at €49, \u003Cstrong>it can be used by both patients and clinicians anywhere with a compatible phone\u003C\u002Fstrong>. No need for waiting times at the doctor’s office or to travel to the nearest pulmonology center. It has \u003Cstrong>even been adopted for clinical research\u003C\u002Fstrong> by some universities and companies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Coming from Poland, we have AioCare. \u003Cstrong>Rather than settling for being a single sensor, this device aims to be the Swiss Army knife for respiratory conditions\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Not only does it measure peak flow like Smart Peakflow, but it also comes with a heart rate sensor and a mini spirometer. The AioCare \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faiocare.com\u002Fic-granted\u002F\">was recently granted the IC Certificate\u003C\u002Fa>, meeting all safety requirements of ISED (Canada), and is a class IIa medical device (MDD), certified by the notified body, TUV Nord. It \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faiocare.com\u002Fpatient\u002F\">costs €199\u003C\u002Fa> with further (and pricier) subscription services for patients and doctors, which provide more features. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Now that we’ve introduced the bare-knuckled Smart Peakflow and the Swiss Army knife equipped AioCare, let the battle begin!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-PeakFlow-512x339.jpg\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24155\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-PeakFlow-512x339.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-PeakFlow-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-PeakFlow.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: www.medcitynews.com\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Round 1: Cutesy look, killer moves\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Right off the bat, the Smart Peak Flow is the obvious winner when it comes to aesthetics. This small, cylindrical, almost cute device plugs in through your phone’s headphone jack (obviously not for you, phone owners without this once-beloved relic) and\u003Cstrong> it is just a plug-and-play affair once you have downloaded the companion app\u003C\u002Fstrong> and set up your profile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>If your headphone jack is at the bottom of your device, you will have to enable screen rotation so that the Smart Peak Flow faces up because the device \u003Cstrong>requires light exposure in order to function\u003C\u002Fstrong>. \u003Cstrong>This is the only inconvenience that I found while using the gadget, but it can easily be overcome \u003C\u002Fstrong>as explained above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The companion app is also very well designed, allowing you to set reminders to use the device at specific times every day, and it\u003Cstrong> even packs some gamifying twists to take care of your health.\u003C\u002Fstrong> For example, it has a comparison chart, your personal best reading, and even achievement badges to keep you motivated.\u003Cstrong> As a gamer myself, I commend this incentive to make a traditionally boring medical check more fun and engaging\u003C\u002Fstrong>. More importantly, though, the app allows the user to share the peak flow readings of the last 30 or 90 days via email in either pdf or .csv format. \u003Cstrong>This way, asthmatic patients don’t need to burden themselves with going to their healthcare provider if they are concerned about a recent ambiguous reading or just need a general evaluation\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140109-288x512.png\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24139\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140109-288x512.png 288w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140109-768x1365.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140109-864x1536.png 864w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140109.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140124-288x512.png\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24140\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140124-288x512.png 288w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140124-768x1365.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140124-864x1536.png 864w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140124.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140139-288x512.png\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24141\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140139-288x512.png 288w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140139-768x1365.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140139-864x1536.png 864w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190606-140139.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Round 2: Bulky, but handy\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, if you think that the Smart Peak Flow was full of features, wait until you try the AioCare. This cylindrical-shaped device is quite bulky, so it \u003Cstrong>surely won’t win any design awards\u003C\u002Fstrong>. In addition, rather than being pocketable, it is more of a portable device that you can fit in your bag, not in your pocket. But let’s see whether this is a compromise worth it. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>AioCare is a device that not only\nmeasures your peak flow but it also functions as a small spirometer, checking\nyour lung functions and providing detailed values via its app. It also measures\nyour heart rate through its embedded sensor, akin to the ones you will find on\nsmartwatches. While feature-rich in theory, in practice the AioCare requires\nsome… khmm… practice… \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>For one, the \u003Cstrong>instructions are not so well-detailed\u003C\u002Fstrong> and taking readings will need some practice to get used to. Another issue is that when using the spirometer, the device has to be held horizontally or else measurements won’t be read properly – again, this \u003Cstrong>takes some practice\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Lastly, the heart rate sensor is quite picky, not taking measurements if you are pressing too hard with your finger while recording a reading. The Peak Flow measurement is the friendlier of the pair and functions similarly to the Smart Peak Flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The AioCare’s companion app also features a diary where you can access all of your measurements and share them. \u003Cstrong>Again a win for remote health monitoring\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-151914-288x512.png\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24142\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-151914-288x512.png 288w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-151914-768x1365.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-151914-864x1536.png 864w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-151914.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153441-288x512.png\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24143\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153441-288x512.png 288w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153441-768x1365.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153441-864x1536.png 864w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153441.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153554-288x512.png\" alt=\"asthma tech\" class=\"wp-image-24144\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153554-288x512.png 288w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153554-768x1365.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153554-864x1536.png 864w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FScreenshot_20190612-153554.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Final round: And the winner is…\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So who’s delivering the \u003Cem>coup de grâce?\u003C\u002Fem> It’s \u003Cstrong>the Smart Peak Flow! With obvious attention paid to the companion app, design, and affordable price point to make for seamless user experience, this gadget is well worth it for patients and clinicians alike\u003C\u002Fstrong> to have a fast and\u002For remote way to keep track of a patient’s asthma. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, it ultimately depends on what you need such a device for. Between the two, the Smart Peak Flow is the go-to option for asthma patients, but if you need more detailed readings from a spirometer, then you might need to consider investing in the AioCare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-Peak-Flow-Meter-512x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24149\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-Peak-Flow-Meter-512x512.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-Peak-Flow-Meter-768x768.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-Peak-Flow-Meter-150x150.png 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FSmart-Peak-Flow-Meter.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"col\">\n\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAioCare-Pro-Con-512x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24150\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAioCare-Pro-Con-512x512.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAioCare-Pro-Con-768x768.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAioCare-Pro-Con-150x150.png 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2019\u002F06\u002FAioCare-Pro-Con.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \u002F>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"10px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>At The Medical Futurist, we are building a community for making a bold vision about the future of healthcare reality today.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FFIbMejImnxs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cp>If you’d like to support this mission, we invite you to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fthemedicalfuturist\">join The Medical Futurist Patreon Community\u003C\u002Fa>. 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They will be facing each other in The Medical Futurist’s fighting ring, comparing aspects such as their reliability, features, design and price point, but just like in Highlander, only one asthma tech can remain standing. 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THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmagazine\">BROWSE OUR LATEST ARTICLES HERE\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Virtual reality might be a great tool to mitigate chronic pain without painkillers or to escape the scary hospital environment without physically going anywhere. The Los Angeles-based company, appliedVR, promises a comprehensive and immersive VR experience through a wide range of VR content. I had great expectations and was excited to test their review package. Here is my ultimate verdict!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003C!--more-->\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Bringing technology to everyday care is a long and difficult process\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Average online news consumers can bump into amazing scientific innovations and medical achievements every week. On 15 September, the \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.co.uk\u002Fsciencetech\u002Farticle-4889722\u002FAI-spot-signs-Alzheimer-s-DECADE-doctors.html#ixzz4tigOZhSB\">Daily Mail reported\u003C\u002Fa> that researchers have developed an AI that is able to detect Alzheimer’s almost 10 years earlier than doctors can by looking at symptoms alone. Two days later, another \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F3dprint.com\u002F188112\u002Fregenerate-heart-muscle-tissue\u002F\">online magazine published an article\u003C\u002Fa> about Canadian scientists using 3D printing to regenerate heart muscle tissue. Promising research into the potential of innovative technologies is striving, and I’m thrilled to see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, eye-catching headlines tend to overshadow and people are inclined to believe that all these amazing accomplishments are already out there, used in hospitals every day the way it was used in laboratories producing similar results. Yet, bringing disruptive technologies to the practice of medicine is a time-consuming and difficult process; while the ultimate usability and success depend on so many elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>One of the most important aspects is the human factor. In spite of the common belief, the successful application of innovative medical technologies does not depend solely on the technology itself, the most decisive factor is always the human component. What do you make of an innovative solution if you have no idea how to use it? Missing skills for using and implementing a certain innovation into everyday care could be a major impediment for bringing healthcare into the 21st century. Virtual reality is a great example how to overcome the challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fhuman-factor.jpg\" alt=\"Human Factor - AppliedVR Review\" class=\"wp-image-16357\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fhuman-factor.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fhuman-factor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fhuman-factor-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fhuman-factor-375x250.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>How do you bring virtual islands to suffering patients?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Cartoons with virtual squirrels searching for nuts around you, gamers chasing virtual enemies in Game of Thrones-like castles: the application of VR is quite inevitable in the entertainment industry. But what do you make of it in healthcare?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Dr. Brennan M. Spiegel and his research team at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fvirtual-reality-used-clinical-practice\u002F\">experimenting with virtual reality\u003C\u002Fa> for years. They have already treated hundreds of patients with VR therapy. His team concluded that use of VR in hospitalized patients significantly reduces pain versus a control distraction condition. An experiment showed that among 100 patients who watched a 15-minute nature video with beautiful mountains and running streams, accompanied by calming music, there was a 13 percent drop in their pain scores, while patients who watched a 15-minute animated game called Pain RelieVR had a 24 percent decline in their pain levels. That’s a very promising result, so how would I convert that to my own patients?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I’ve tried the whole range of VR devices from the simplest cardboard to the most sophisticated Oculus. The resolution got better by time and the experience has produced less and less dizziness as the technology has developed. But the real issue has never been the technology but the way it could be added to the practice of care. If I want to use VR with my patients, where do I start? What do I buy? What will I use it for? How will I evaluate the results?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Virtual Reality | Cedars-Sinai\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FzpcNhnU-Aaw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen>\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>The ultimate response: appliedVR\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fappliedvr.io\u002F\">appliedVR\u003C\u002Fa> developed a platform and a package that answers all the above questions. The company itself has great credentials: Cedars-Sinai and Brennan Spiegel’s research team has been their partner for years. Together they have completed the fourth VR study. Yet, appliedVR has also several clinical studies underway with partners including Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Cornell, Boston Children’s Hospital, George Washington University and Inova Healthcare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Josh Sackman, President of appliedVR told me that between their clinical studies and the everyday use, their solution has been in the hands of thousands of patients. They offer a variety of validated content to patients; and their ultimate aim is to extend this “VR pharmacy” to the largest possible provider of clinical VR content. There are more than 20 apps for guided meditation, games for rehabilitation, movies and animations that let users get accustomed to VR; and also documentaries that feel like a meditation session (e.g. about wildlife, oceans, and Iceland).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-content.jpeg\" alt=\"AppliedVR Review\" class=\"wp-image-16358\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-content.jpeg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-content-768x304.jpeg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-content-512x202.jpeg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-content-458x181.jpeg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Their Bear Blast game, where you can throw red balls on bears in a virtual world, has been shown to reduce pain 24% among hospitalized patients at Cedars-Sinai. Through their Guided Relaxation, patients could reduce their anxiety during infusions, fertility procedures, in the emergency room, and other stressful situations. Others might try appliedVR’s travel experiences, as The Dolphin Swim Club’s ‘Dolphin Swim,’ when they need an escape from the isolation that occurs in hospitals, senior care facilities, and hospices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So when appliedVR sent me their package for a review and I couldn’t wait to start discovering the options!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Fool-proof VR device with amazing medical apps\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>When I opened the package, I found a high-end Samsung smartphone, a Samsung VR device powered by Oculus, a headset, cables, and instructions. The latter helps you set up the device and deal with the apps. It was easy to put on the device, and I also managed to attach the straps without any difficulties. The phone is easy to attach and de-attach, charging did also not cause any troubles. The device started to work immediately and I have to say it is so user-friendly I have to call it fool-proof. Its menu is unambiguous, and for its use, you either click on a button on the right side of the gadget or you click on something by just looking at it for a few seconds. That’s a very smart solution!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121431_hdr.jpg\" alt=\"Applied VR\" class=\"wp-image-16367\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121431_hdr.jpg 725w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121431_hdr-427x512.jpg 427w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121431_hdr-208x250.jpg 208w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121431_hdr-768x922.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, you can immediately dive into the VR content pre-installed on the phone. You can try the various (medical) apps, games, movies or animations. The smartphone is only to check out the VR app on the phone or set the access to Wi-Fi, every other function is forbidden. I was tempted to try the Bear Blast and I enjoyed it so much already the first time that I haven’t even realized I played it for 15 minutes. The immersive experience of VR completely touched me; I can truly imagine that a patient suffering from chronic pain would entirely forget about his state after trying any of this content. I also tried guided meditation which was much more efficient than those apps such as Aura or Headspace I have used on my phone. The 3D videos look good but not good enough compared to similar videos in HD quality on Youtube.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>After the VR adventure, I did not feel any dizziness or nausea, which shows the improvement of the headset over time. Although it would be great if I could wear my glasses with the headset for a change as not seeing clearly does have repercussions regarding the entire experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121501_hdr.jpg\" alt=\"Applied VR\" class=\"wp-image-16368\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121501_hdr.jpg 697w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121501_hdr-410x512.jpg 410w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121501_hdr-200x250.jpg 200w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002F20170901_121501_hdr-768x959.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Don’t look at the price tag\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The only negative trait of appliedVR is its exorbitant price. You either buy the standard package for $2,588 or buy the premium one for a little bit more than $3,700 that comes with on-site training and prioritized support. The first version contains the Samsung phone, the GearVR Headset, cables, VR content and virtual training workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Yet, as the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.technologyreview.com\u002Fs\u002F601911\u002Fbetter-than-opioids-virtual-reality-could-be-your-next-painkiller\u002F\">MIT Technology Review noted\u003C\u002Fa>, typically the equipment needed to bring virtual reality into hospitals (or anywhere else, for that matter) has been extremely pricey. Hunter Hoffman, director of the virtual reality research center at the University of Washington’s Human Photonics Laboratory and a developer of a pain control game called SnowWorld, says the VR equipment he’s using as part of an intensive care unit pain-relief study costs $35,000. Now, compared to that, appliedVR is relatively affordable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>All-in-all, appliedVR is a great first step into using VR for medical purposes without prior knowledge about the technology. Still, I hope that it will become cheaper in the future so that the beneficial impacts of VR could also be sensed by the less wealthy and affluent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr.png\" alt=\"AppliedVR Review\" class=\"wp-image-16364\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-768x768.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-150x150.png 150w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-512x512.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fappliedvr-250x250.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"10px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>At The Medical Futurist, we are building a community for making a bold vision about the future of healthcare reality today.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FFIbMejImnxs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cp>If you’d like to support this mission, we invite you to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fthemedicalfuturist\">join The Medical Futurist Patreon Community\u003C\u002Fa>. 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The Los Angeles-based company, appliedVR, promises a comprehensive and immersive VR experience through a wide range of VR content. I had great expectations and was excited to test their review package. Here is my ultimate verdict!\u003C\u002Fp>\n",16363,{"_acf_changed":20,"footnotes":27},[218],514,[220,37,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,51,228],275,313,355,445,450,522,623,663,735,[],[],[232,233,234,235,59,236],1631,1723,1725,1853,2303,[238,14,64,65,66,67,68,239,240,74,241,242,243,244,245,246,247,88,248],"post-16355","category-virtual-reality","tag-healthcare","tag-medicine","tag-personalized-medicine","tag-virtual-reality","tag-vr","tag-gc3","tag-review","tag-pain-management","tag-chronic-pain",{"id":215,"alt_text":250,"caption":27,"description":27,"media_type":92,"media_details":251,"post":142,"source_url":279},"AppliedVR",{"width":252,"height":253,"file":254,"sizes":255,"image_meta":277},870,569,"2017\u002F09\u002Fillustration-by-niv-bavarsky.jpg",{"medium":256,"large":260,"thumbnail":264,"medium_large":267,"large_old_512x335":268,"medium_old_382x250":272},{"file":257,"width":100,"height":101,"mime-type":258,"source_url":259},"illustration-by-niv-bavarsky-370x208.jpg","image\u002Fjpeg","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fillustration-by-niv-bavarsky-370x208.jpg",{"file":261,"width":106,"height":262,"mime-type":258,"source_url":263},"illustration-by-niv-bavarsky-768x502.jpg",502,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fillustration-by-niv-bavarsky-768x502.jpg",{"file":265,"width":111,"height":111,"mime-type":258,"source_url":266},"illustration-by-niv-bavarsky-150x150.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fillustration-by-niv-bavarsky-150x150.jpg",{"file":261,"width":106,"height":262,"mime-type":258,"source_url":263},{"file":269,"width":116,"height":270,"mime-type":258,"source_url":271},"illustration-by-niv-bavarsky-512x335.jpg",335,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fillustration-by-niv-bavarsky-512x335.jpg",{"file":273,"width":274,"height":275,"mime-type":258,"source_url":276},"illustration-by-niv-bavarsky-382x250.jpg",382,250,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fillustration-by-niv-bavarsky-382x250.jpg",{"aperture":131,"credit":27,"camera":27,"caption":27,"created_timestamp":131,"copyright":27,"focal_length":131,"iso":131,"shutter_speed":131,"title":27,"orientation":131,"keywords":278},[],"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F09\u002Fillustration-by-niv-bavarsky.jpg",{"related_posts":281,"related_posts_footer":285,"cta_type":27,"cta_color":27,"subtitle":27,"related_books":20},[282,283,284],13277,17731,17232,[286,287,288],17741,16640,15503,{"yoast_wpseo_title":290,"yoast_wpseo_metadesc":27,"yoast_wpseo_canonical":208},"Escape The Scary and Painful in Healthcare: The AppliedVR Review - The Medical Futurist",{"self":292,"collection":297,"about":299,"author":301,"replies":303,"version-history":306,"predecessor-version":310,"wp:featuredmedia":314,"wp:attachment":317,"wp:term":320,"curies":331},[293],{"href":294,"targetHints":295},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F16355",{"allow":296},[152],[298],{"href":155},[300],{"href":158},[302],{"embeddable":26,"href":161},[304],{"embeddable":26,"href":305},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcomments?post=16355",[307],{"count":308,"href":309},20,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F16355\u002Frevisions",[311],{"id":312,"href":313},45399,"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fposts\u002F16355\u002Frevisions\u002F45399",[315],{"embeddable":26,"href":316},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia\u002F16363",[318],{"href":319},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fmedia?parent=16355",[321,323,325,327,329],{"taxonomy":181,"embeddable":26,"href":322},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcategories?post=16355",{"taxonomy":184,"embeddable":26,"href":324},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Ftags?post=16355",{"taxonomy":187,"embeddable":26,"href":326},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fproject_category?post=16355",{"taxonomy":190,"embeddable":26,"href":328},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fcontact_email_category?post=16355",{"taxonomy":193,"embeddable":26,"href":330},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-json\u002Fwp\u002Fv2\u002Fyst_prominent_words?post=16355",[332],{"name":197,"href":198,"templated":26},[],1788949246855]