The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has conducted a Super User Training (SUT) on RxBox telehealth device to the Rural Health Units (RHUs) and hospital personnel in Cagayan Valley.
DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the first part of the SUT was virtually conducted on Aug. 19
“The SUT aims to train participants from the identified 34 sites in five provinces in the Cagayan Valley region to have both “domain expertise” and “technical know-how” about the RxBox Project,” he said during his weekly report on Friday, Aug. 27.
He said 152 participants from 24 RHUs in the region attended the first part of the two-part training course.
“The first part focused on the theoretical background of the RxBox 1000 Project, while the second part will focus on discussions on how to operate the RxBox devices,” he said.
RxBox was repurposed by the agency to benefit the country’s medical frontliners.
"RxBox is a telehealth device that is capable of measuring a patient’s temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, uterine contractions, and electrocardiogram. It is designed for isolated communities in the region and nationwide,” de la Peña said.
He said the telehealth device is expected to reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, and detect non-communicable diseases.
“Moreover, the RxBox is also used as a telemetry device for patients who are hospitalized with moderate and severe COVID-19 disease.”