U.S. Study Shows Chronic Disease Patients Embrace Philips Personalized TV-Based Interactive Healthcare Platform to Manage Disease from Home.ANDOVER, Mass. -- Positive Results Spur European Clinical Study and Validate Philips Advanced Home Living Concept Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : PHG, AEX AEX See: Amsterdam Exchange : PHI) today revealed positive study results showing broad acceptance by congestive heart failure congestive heart failure, inability of the heart to expel sufficient blood to keep pace with the metabolic demands of the body. In the healthy individual the heart can tolerate large increases of workload for a considerable length of time. patients of a TV-based interactive healthcare platform. The system, called Philips Motiva, uses secure broadband technology broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. to connect patients in the comfort of their own homes to their care providers to motivate patients to modify their behavior - to follow their doctor's guidelines, eat right and exercise more. Motiva aims to improve the quality of life for the chronically ill while helping drive down the costs of managing chronic disease. "Just as the names suggests, Motiva motivated me to do the right thing," said Bobby DiSipio, a patient who participated in the Motiva study. "Through personal charts and educational videos sent to me on my TV by my nurse, I learned how to better manage my disease. I weighed myself, took my own blood pressure, answered daily health questions, and the Motiva system tracked how well I was doing. With Motiva, it was easy to learn how improving my lifestyle could help me stay healthier. I'm feeling more in control now." Results from the Motiva study included: --Broad acceptance of using a TV to get personalized healthcare information by patients; --Patients found the television interface easy-to-use and helped them establish an effective daily routine; --Patients liked getting daily feedback about their vital signs and educational videos about how to better manage their disease; --The doctor and nurses felt the system improved their connection with patients and made them more aware of the patients' health status. Philips Motiva Pilot Study The 30 chronic heart failure patients enrolled in the US pilot study were selected by the Cardiovascular Associates of the Delaware Valley The Delaware Valley is the name of the metropolitan area centered on the city of Philadelphia in the United States. The region is named for the Delaware River which flows through it. (CADV CADV Claim Advice Queue ), a U.S.-based physicians' group, who continued to provide complete cardiovascular care to their patients during the study. A set top box that Philips is developing and wireless measurement devices currently available from Philips were installed in the patients' homes. Through a secure broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. , the patients had on-demand access through their television to personalized healthcare information and multi-media videos about how to better manage their disease. They received a combination of tailored educational content, timely reminders and positive reinforcement positive reinforcement, n a technique used to encourage a desirable behavior. Also called positive feedback, in which the patient or subject receives encouraging and favorable communication from another person. around personal goals. In addition, patients were able to track their own vital signs - such as weight, heart rate, heart rhythm Noun 1. heart rhythm - the rhythm of a beating heart cardiac rhythm regular recurrence, rhythm - recurring at regular intervals atrioventricular nodal rhythm, nodal rhythm - the normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the , and blood pressure - using Philips' wireless measurement devices. "By interacting with patients on a day-to-day basis, we can be more proactive; problems can be detected earlier than they might be otherwise," said Jeffrey H. Kramer, M.D., fellow of the American College of Cardiology The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a nonprofit medical association established in 1949 to educate, research and influence health care public policy. The president for the 2006–2007 year is Steven E. Nissen. [1] The organization has 39 chapters in the U.S. , principal investigator Noun 1. principal investigator - the scientist in charge of an experiment or research project PI scientist - a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences for Cardiovascular Associates Delaware Valley (CADV). "Chronic cardiac conditions are manageable, but our challenge is to provide patients with the tools and knowledge they need to play a more active role. A patient who is more educated will be more likely to comply with medications, with dietary and fitness recommendations, and in general, to be more involved with their care." Comcast Corporation supported the pilot study by providing a secure IP data connection that enabled patients participating in the study to communicate with CADV interactively and receive personalized information through their home television. Philips Motiva European Clinical Study To better quantify the impact of Motiva on overall quality of care, Philips and Achmea, one of the largest health insurers in the Netherlands, announced today in Amsterdam plans for a large-scale clinical study designed to evaluate both clinical and financial outcomes: hospitalizations, quality of life, mortality and utilization rates. The 12-month pilot study will test the usability of the Motiva platform on a randomized ran·dom·ize tr.v. ran·dom·ized, ran·dom·iz·ing, ran·dom·iz·es To make random in arrangement, especially in order to control the variables in an experiment. population of 630 chronic heart failure patients from eight hospitals in the Rotterdam area of the Netherlands Advanced Home Living The Motiva platform was designed using familiar technology - the TV - to encourage healthier patient behaviors. Drawing on its key strengths of technology and innovation, Philips has produced a series of products that are specifically designed around its customers, easy to use and advanced. "This Motiva pilot helped determine whether chronic heart disease patients could and would use their television as a communication tool with their care providers, and the results exceeded our expectations," said Jay Mazelsky, general manager of the new ventures business unit, for Philips Medical Systems. "Too often patients tell us that technology is a burden, rather than an enabler. Our challenge is to integrate technology into patients' lifestyles by creating products that are smart on the inside, yet simple on the outside." Technology Demo A technology demo is a prototype, rough example or an otherwise incomplete version of a product, put together with the primary purpose of showcasing the idea, performance, method or the features of the product. on Capitol Hill Philips is participating in a publicly attended, all-day technology demonstration today at the U.S. Capitol, hosted by the "Steering Committee on Telehealth and Healthcare Informatics." The steering committee works in conjunction with the "House 21st Center Health Care Caucus. For further information or to arrange a demonstration at the U.S. Capitol please contact: Heidi Wilson Philips Medical Systems Tel: +1 978 659 7302 heidi.wilson@philips.com Jayson Otke Philips Corporate Communications Tel: +31 (0)20 59 77215 jayson.otke@philips.com Colleen Hutchinson, RN Research Coordinator Cardiovascular Associates of the Delaware Valley Tel: 856-546-3003, ext. 246 colleenhcadv@aol.com About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking interlocking /in·ter·lock·ing/ (-lok´ing) closely joined, as by hooks or dovetails; locking into one another. interlocking Obstetrics A rare complication of vaginal delivery of twins; the 1st domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 160,900 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter. About Cardiovascular Associates of the Delaware Valley Cardiovascular Associates of the Delaware Valley (www.cadvcardiology.com) is a 23-person group of cardiologists dedicated to providing full service cardiovascular care to patients in the southern New Jersey area. CADV is also a leading participant in cardiovascular research trials aimed at further advancing management of patients with cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease . |
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