Improving care for critically ill patients.
Aims
The aims of assIsT’U are simple: to provide an elegant application that helps patients communicate more easily on the ICU, and to assist in their rehabilitation.
Background
The concept for assIsT’U was originally conceived by a consultant in intensive care and an intensive care nurse several years ago when discussing novel methods to improve communication for patients on the intensive care unit.
What
The application provides an integrated solution to help patients communicate more easily on the ICU, and assist in their rehabilitation.
Why
Current communication devices on the Intensive Care Unit are simple paper charts, pencil and pen, or expensive proprietary electronic devices. AssIsT’U incorporates the intuitivity of the apple iPad platform with a series of useful tools and features to provide a convenient, effective communication and rehabilitation device with multiple features to improve the quality of care for patients on the ICU.