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Launch of Softmatter; innovative smart wearables
Our Brand Purpose and Story
How Smart Wearables are rising Smart wearables have always been on the rise but, have been rising at a faster rate more than ever. This is mainly due to an increase in demand for smart wearables; because of Covid-19. Customers are more health conscious and therefore, are trying whatever it takes to be more fit. Wearables such as wristbands, shoes, headsets and even glasses, are being used to help boost personalized healthcare. Read more.
Introducing Softmatter We are glad to announce the launch of our brand Softmatter. Softmatter is a wearable technology company with a portfolio of patented technologies. By enabling the intersection of smart textiles and electronics we create products that enhance experiences, healthfulness, and everyday interactions. Thus, allowing us to empower humanity; one technology at a time. Our brand name consists of two meanings. The word “soft” in Softmatter is meant to represent textiles or fabrics; as they are soft. The word “matter” on the other hand, has a deeper meaning. It is meant to depict dark matter, which helps illustrate the endless innovations and new product developments that Softmatter has yet to discover. To read more, click here.
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The Advancement of Remote Patient Monitoring
Currently, digital technology; especially Remote Patient Monitoring has been experiencing huge spikes in popularity and demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Softmatter has been working to provide customers with exceptional medical wearables that will benefit Remote Patient Monitoring. Healthcare workers have been complying with social distancing guidelines, which has further increased the need for Remote Patient Monitoring Technology. High risk patients have also been home bound and cannot risk visiting hospitals to receive medical care. Due to this, we have seen a need for more powerful disease detection and individual health monitoring technologies. Fortunately, these requirements can be aided by digital technology devices that can be used at the comfort of one's home, along with devices that include wearable sensors, from Softmatter. Remote Patient Monitoring therefore helps with assisting healthcare workers manage the increase in workload, without increasing pressure on an already struggling healthcare system. Due to the rise in need for RPM systems, big companies outside the healthcare industry, along with large healthcare players, are taking steps towards remote monitoring in the digital health space. Not only are private companies taking this step, so are governments in different countries; as a means of trying to reduce the spreading of Covid-19. Governments have sped up the process of approving RPM products in hopes of tackling the increased strain in the healthcare industry. The introduction of 5G internet services has further helped RPM, as 5G internet gives wearables the opportunity to be smaller and more light weight, which leads them to being flexibleaccording to our smart textiles at Softmatter. RPM has led to more patients fulfilling their healthcare needs at the comfort of their home, which is a new notion as well as a new way of thinking. Patients are less resistant to sharing personal information due to the pandemic, which
has led to more people being open to sharing their healthcare data online. This has led to many new and improved privacy and data security systems; it has also led to many types of stakeholders offering to pay consumers/users for their data. For example; United Healthcare pays employees $4 a day according to the FIT goals. Softmatter is a part of building digital technology products for Remote Patient Monitoring, as we create many different smart wearables that allow customers to monitor their health easily. For example, we have smart garments that include sensors and can monitor a patient's heart rate. Our technologies help medical companies improve their device design and interface leveraging soft technologies (e.g., engineered knit, injection molding, stretchable conductive pathways, etc.). We also work with technologies that improve device function (e.g., pain management devices that provide on demand heating), provide insights and feedback (e.g., sensors to track metrics, haptics/EMS/TENS to provide feedback). One of our latest technologies also allows complete flexibility, helping us fulfill the priority of offering comfort for our clients. There are many challenges to RPM. One of the challenges faced is the adherence to devices. When a patient visits a hospital, devices are plugged and placed onto the patient by nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers. When a patient uses a device at home, these tasks are completed by themselves. Softmatter makes it easier for patients to use the devices correctly themselves as we make our smart wearables more comfortable and easier to use. There are challenges in infrastructure development as well. There are many stakeholders, regulatory bodies, hospitals, patients, insurance companies, and further- that all need to come together and use common platforms in order to enhance as well as provide, exceptional products and services for remote patient monitoring. All stakeholders need to have great understanding of how to incorporate the digital technology systems into their daily practices for Remote Patient Monitoring to be successful. There have been many failed attempts in infrastructure development over the years. For example, in 2002, the National Programme for Information Technology failed because they could not get the clinicians to engage with them. Therefore, creating a worldwide system where companies and stakeholders can share information with one another is essential in creating a successful RPM experience. Businesses face the challenge of how they could connect back to the physician or medical healthcare worker, and finally provide treatment back to the patient. Accuracy in information is yet another challenge businesses are facing. Patients may rely on self-diagnosis's or even misinterpret their symptoms for something else. Therefore, bridging the gap between patients and healthcare workers are very important. When it comes to technology, sensors
need to present the data with a high accuracy, if not, the product or service will not be reliable and may once again lead to an incorrect diagnosis. Patients are less likely to visit hospitals during the pandemic. Especially is there are travel restrictions set in place by the government. This can lead to many increased risks as patients with serious illnesses or health problems may not be able to receive treatments at hospitals for numerous reasons. Patients who are for example, diabetic, have congestive heart failure, require post-operative care, and further; can truly benefit from Remote Patient Monitoring devices. As such devices can help such patients by improving their quality of life, reducing their costs and preventing potential risks. Therefore, it can be concluded that Remote Patient Monitoring is still a field that can be highly improved and has a plethora of opportunities for Softmatter to create and provide- easy to use, high-quality, and accessible Remote Patient Monitoring wearables. Softmatter's wearables can benefit many patients as they are created by incorporating many different types of smart seamless technology that provide accurate data, along with expert knit techniques which bring flexibility and comfort to the wearer. Following us on our digital channels will allow you to remain updated on our latest technologies and developments that will help empower humanity.
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