Transforming Patient Care with Advanced Wearable Health Technologies

Who:  Cisco Switzerland, University Hospital Basel, and Corsano Health

What: Cisco Switzerland, in collaboration with the University Hospital Basel and Corsano Health, is leading the development and implementation of innovative wearable health technologies. This partnership focuses on creating wristbands and other wearables that continuously monitor vital signs, including heart rate, body temperature, and blood pressure. These advanced wearables are revolutionizing patient care by enabling continuous, remote health monitoring, reducing the need for frequent manual checks by medical staff, and improving the efficiency of healthcare delivery. The wearables transmit real-time data securely via the hospital’s network infrastructure, allowing seamless integration into clinical information systems. This capability enhances in-hospital care and supports remote patient monitoring and decentralized clinical trials. For remote care, wearables facilitate earlier hospital discharge while maintaining close monitoring at home, which accelerates recovery and reduces healthcare costs. Cisco’s robust network infrastructure, provided through its Country Digital Acceleration program, is crucial for the successful implementation of these technologies.