Today's rapidly evolving technology and increasing work intensity require new and innovative solutions to facilitate access to healthcare services between employers and employees. This is where mobile healthcare comes in.
Mobile health service is a mobilized health service that enables workplaces to provide their employees with medical tests and examinations related to occupational diseases that they need to have done at certain periods in their own workplace. This service is used to facilitate access to health services, especially in regions with transportation problems, and to protect and improve the health status of employees by bringing these services to the working environment.
The main objectives of mobile health services include monitoring the general health status of employees, ensuring early diagnosis of occupational diseases and providing the necessary information and support for employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
The tests and examinations performed in mobile health services are generally related to the diagnosis, risk assessment and monitoring of occupational diseases. These examinations are carried out regularly for workers exposed to certain risk factors in the workplace and the results are evaluated and necessary measures are taken.
For example, workers in a mining company may be at high risk of various respiratory diseases. Mobile health services provide these workers with regular health screenings, increasing the likelihood of early detection and referral for treatment when necessary.
Another important benefit of mobile health services is the reduction of time and transportation costs. Employees can complete health screenings without leaving the workplace, which positively affects their work productivity.
However, the implementation of mobile health services is not without its challenges, particularly in terms of medical equipment and personnel requirements. Successful implementation of these services requires proper planning, coordination and adequate resources.
Screenings and Tests within the Scope of Mobile Health Services
- Chest X-ray: Used to monitor the respiratory health of workers. This test is especially important for those working in dusty and polluted environments.
- Pulmonary Function Test (PFT): This test measures the respiratory capacity of the worker and detects early signs of potential respiratory diseases.
- Hearing Test (Odyo): Used to assess the hearing capacity of workers at risk of exposure to high sound levels in the workplace.
- ECG: Used to assess the heart health of employees. Helps detect potential heart problems at an early stage.
- TIT (Complete Urinalysis): Used to assess kidney function and general health of employees.
- Hemogram: Assesses the overall blood health of the employee and helps to detect potential blood diseases.
- Eye Test: Tests employees' eyesight and identifies potential eye problems.
- ALT/AST, Urea, CRP, HDL/LDL, Creatinine, Triglycerides, TSH: These biochemical tests are used to assess employees' liver, kidney and thyroid function, inflammation levels, lipid profiles and overall metabolic health.
- HBSAg, Anti HCV, Anti HbS: These serological tests assess employees' risk for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other potentially infectious diseases.
- Coagulation Tests: These tests assess workers' blood clotting ability, which is particularly important in occupations where there is a risk of bleeding.
These tests are an important part of mobile health services and enable regular monitoring of employees' health status and early detection of potential health problems.
Advantages of Mobile Health Services
- Accessibility: Mobile health services facilitate access to health services, especially for workers in hard-to-reach areas. Workplace health screenings allow employees to monitor their health status without interrupting regular doctor visits.
- Early Diagnosis: Mobile health services help employees who are prone to certain health conditions to detect them early through regular screenings.
- Time and Cost Savings: Workplace health screenings reduce the time and transportation costs that require employees to leave their jobs for doctor visits.
Benefits of Mobile Health Services for Employers
- Productivity: Healthy employees increase workplace productivity. Mobile health services help prevent health-related productivity losses through early diagnosis and treatment.
- Employee Satisfaction: Providing health services in the workplace can increase employees' commitment and satisfaction with their workplace. This can increase workplace morale and reduce labor turnover.
- Risk Management: Mobile health services help manage health risks in the workplace. Regular health screenings and early detection help employers to prevent and treat occupational diseases.
Benefits of Mobile Health Services for Employees
- Health Awareness: Mobile health services encourage employees to be aware of their health status and make healthy lifestyle choices.
- Comfort and Convenience: Providing health services at the workplace reduces the stress of employees leaving their jobs for doctor visits.
- Early Diagnosis and Treatment: Mobile healthcare helps to diagnose certain health problems early and treat them in a timely manner. This improves the overall health status of employees and can prevent more complex and costly health problems in the long run.
