MPOWERCARE

The Mobile Post-Operative Wound Evaluator (mPOWEr) is the first and only mHealth application to address the risk surgical patients face after they are discharged from the hospital and before their follow-up appointment. mPOWEr bridges the gap in care during the inpatient to outpatient transition by more effectively managing post-operative communication from patients to providers. Using the patient's own mobile device, mPOWEr provides access to post-op evaluation and care in an efficient and patient-centered manner. Optimizing communication for patients and standardizing processes for healthcare providers can lead to earlier detection and treatment of Surgical Site Infections (SSI), reduced healthcare utilization, as well as increased patient satisfaction... We are proud to announce that mPOWEr is featured in a new exhibit at the Pacific Science Center! Surgery + Innovation = A Better Way to Operate explores advances in surgical training, patient …