Updated on 4 October 2013
"Accenture's work with Philips showcases a powerful use of wearable devices in the healthcare industry, helping physicians perform their jobs more effectively and enhancing care for patients," said Mr Paul Daugherty, chief technology officer, Accenture. "This exciting work highlights the potential of digital technologies to transform the way we work and live, and we're pleased to have collaborated with Philips to help bring this vision to life," Mr Daugherty said.
Aside from the possibility of operating in a hands-free environment, the Google Glass IntelliVue Solution research effort was developed to explore how to enhance a clinician's mobility by allowing the seamless transfer of patient information while on the go. Further research may indicate how to possibly enable clinicians to keep their focus on the patient while simultaneously obtaining a live view of critical patient monitoring data.