The Rotunda Hospital, Dublin has announced a collaboration with a digital health company aiming to transform patient care, via enhanced efficiencies and improving communication with diverse patient communities.

Isla Health is a powerful digital pathway platform for healthcare providers that supports patients throughout their care journey. The technology allows patients to securely and compliantly submit photos, videos, sound recordings and forms from home. This data enables health professionals to detect complications, intervene faster and improve patient outcomes, while trying to avoid hospital presentations and admissions.  

The hospital has reported that the technology is transforming wound management, benefiting teams like the day assessment unit, neonatal care and NICU. It enables clinicians to capture videos of newborns with complications, tracking mobility and recovery. During ward rounds, Isla helps monitor wounds over time, supporting staff to make informed decisions. Patients can also upload wound images remotely for review, to determine whether a face-to-face appointment is necessary. Additionally, the technology securely stores and shares educational resources via text or email, reducing healthcare costs and improving accessibility for patients.

“This technology will allow for improved monitoring of surgical wounds, and a much better continuity of care in that photos can be used to review wound healing over time. Isla will also allow the Rotunda staff to electronically provide information leaflets to mothers which is more convenient for staff and mothers, while also saving money on postal costs,” said Richard Drew, consultant microbiologist at The Rotunda.