Fusion Bedside vs TexCom Text Communicator

Fusion Bedside offers a personalised patient centric experience, before, during and after their hospital stay, all in one downloadable app. It offers the ability to communicate, enjoy entertainment, access personalised information and participate in care processes using their own device. For hospitals that means that their comprehensive, centrally managed Fusion portal can be accessed by patients also on their own iOS devices (BYOD). The functionalities within the app include communication (SIP-based video and audio communication, push based messaging), entertainment (TV, Radio, Relaxation, Audiobooks, etc.) personalised information (hospital-specific, treatment related, general interest and patient medical files via Electronic Medical Record etc.) and patient-centric digital processes (meal ordering, surveys, accounting & payment etc.). Patient authenticate themselves via securely generated username & passcode provided during admission and/or by mail, and can then be given personalized information related to their demographics, language, treatment and status (e.g. VIP), made possible through the connection with the Hospital Information System This app can be easily personalised for individual hospitals in regard to design, content, choice of application and user interface. For more information please contact info@careservant.com or call +31 853010203

TexCom is an app designed to assist individuals who are literate but have difficulty communicating verbally. The app comes with a set of preloaded phrases, but users can easily add their own phrases, and even import and export word and phrase lists. TexCom employs a rapid search and retrieval method to display phrases containing the characters entered in the text/search box. Additionally, the app can speak text inputted by the user using the chosen device text to speech voice. To communicate privately, iPad users can flip their device over, and the display will expand for the viewer, or they can simply share their message. Users can also customize their phrases by adding abbreviations or emojis for quick identification. TexCom includes a set of easy communicate buttons, including a bell sound, SOS sound, Yes/No and Add Phrase to your phrase list. Changing the iOS system voice is easy; navigate to Settings, then Accessibility, and finally, Spoken Text and Voices. AAC communicator apps like TexCom are especially useful for individuals with speech impairments, language disorders, or cognitive disabilities, as they allow them to express themselves and participate in social interactions more fully. TexCom now supports the new Apple Personal Voice feature. Any personal voices created, will show within all other voices available on the device. Please note Personal Voice is only available on certain Apple devices at iOS17. TexCom does not require the creation of an app account, internet access, or include advertisements.