The Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, one of Thailand's leading medical school hospitals, has entered into a strategic partnership with DKSH Thailand, a leader in market expansion services, to introduce "Home Pulse", a comprehensive home healthcare service designed to bring medical care directly to patients' homes. This collaboration aims to ease hospital congestion and enhance patient convenience by providing essential clinical services outside the hospital setting.
"Home Pulse" offers a wide range of professional home healthcare services, including certified home blood collection, which allows patients to reduce hospital visits for routine procedures. The samples are securely transported to Ramathibodi Hospital's labs for precise testing. Other services from DKSH include teleconsultations through secure online platforms, enabling patients to receive expert medical advice without needing to travel, as well as home nursing care, which covers essential medical support such as wound care, blood glucose monitoring, injections, vaccinations, and more, delivered by skilled nurses in the patient's home.
"During the pandemic, we saw the urgent need to reduce hospital overcrowding, with over 300,000 patients visiting annually just for blood testing. 'Home Pulse' allows us to relieve this situation by freeing up our staff for more critical cases while easing the stress and logistical challenges for patients - especially those with mobility issues or time constraints - by offering convenient, high-quality healthcare services directly to their homes.
Early feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the convenience and professionalism of the service provided by DKSH, and we expect to expand its reach to benefit even more people," said Clinical Professor Artit Ungkanont, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital.
Patrik Grande, Vice President, Head of Commercial Outsourcing in APAC Region for Business Unit Healthcare, DKSH, stated: "Our mission of 'Healthcare for All' drives us to ensure that quality healthcare is within reach for everyone, regardless of their location or circumstances. 'Home Pulse' was created to address key challenges in the healthcare system, such as access to medication, continuity of care, and the inconvenience of hospital visits. By leveraging technology and a network of skilled medical professionals, we bring essential services like blood collection and teleconsultations directly to patients' homes. This not only reduces the strain on hospitals, but also improves the patient experience and outcomes by providing timely and accessible care.
"According to the research[1], the home healthcare market is projected to grow at an impressive rate of 8.9% annually from 2023, with continued growth expected through 2028. This reflects the increasing demand for home-based medical services across Thailand and Asia. As part of this rising trend, 'Home Pulse' is positioned to expand its offerings, providing more patients across Thailand with convenient, high-quality healthcare solutions at home," added Ruch de Silva, Senior Director, Digital Acceleration, Patient & Payor Solutions, Business Unit Healthcare, DKSH.
Patients interested in using Home Pulse can easily register and schedule appointments through the official website at www.homepulse.info. Once registered, the staff will assist with scheduling and coordinating home visits to ensure seamless service delivery.
[1] https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/home-healthcare-equipment-market-696.html?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjqWzBhAqEiwAQmtgT4_d8MUohvVjpTCrUNbPols3rO59Ekrb0nKk0ob2KG700ThWPwHbGhoCSFUQAvD_BwE
Source: Ramathibodi Hospital