• Philips installs tailored Ambient Experience solution at St. Claraspital hospital in Basel, Switzerland, using dynamic lighting, video and sound to create a relaxing environment during CT imaging procedures
• 1000th installation coincides with the tenth anniversary of Philips’ Ambient Experience and is the company’s first installation in conjunction with its IQon Spectral CT imaging system

Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced a milestone for its Ambient Experience solution with the 1000th installation at the St. Claraspital hospital in Basel, Switzerland. With Ambient Experience, the Swiss hospital created a calming and reassuring patient-controlled ambient environment for patients undergoing computed tomography (CT) imaging procedures. Since its commercial introduction in 2006, Philips has incorporated Ambient Experience solutions in medical imaging rooms, imaging preparation rooms, treatment rooms, and emergency departments.

The 1000th installation of Ambient Experience on its tenth anniversary is also Philips’ first installation of the solution in conjunction with its IQon Spectral CT imaging system. This imaging system is the world's first spectral detector based CT scanner that provides clinicians with multiple views of a patient’s anatomy within a single, low-dose exam.

“It is amazing to see the initial positive impact that the Ambient Experience environment has on our patients undergoing CT imaging procedures in the room,” said Professor Hoffmann, Chair of Radiology at St. Claraspital, Basel. “Rather than being stressed, these patients are visibly much more relaxed during their scans, which makes it better for them and more efficient for our hospital staff. Combined with the unique capabilities of Philips’ IQon Spectral CT imaging compared to conventional CT imaging, I am looking forward to delivering a whole new standard of care for our patients.”

“We can all relate to the fear and stress that patients may have when they visit a hospital for an imaging procedure or treatment,” said Werner Satter, Business Leader Healthcare Experience Solutions at Philips. “As a pioneer, we introduced the Ambient Experience concept in 2002 and we have seen a growing global awareness of the importance of the patient experience ever since. In the past ten years, we have installed 1,000 Ambient Experience solutions in radiology departments, emergency departments and treatment rooms in more than 50 countries. We have seen that a purposefully designed patient-centric environment can make a real difference to patients’ experience and state-of-mind.”

Ambient Experience solutions feature the use of dynamic light, video and sound to place patients in a calming, reassuring and relaxing environment. By giving patients personalized control of the theme that defines the color and intensity of the ambient lighting as well as the video and sound in the room, their involvement and engagement in procedures is enhanced. By adopting specialized ‘patient-centric’ design strategies, examination and treatment rooms are de-cluttered so that patients feel less overwhelmed by technologically complex medical equipment and procedures. Philips’ Ambient Experience not only benefits patients. The company’s Ambient Experience environments have been shown to decrease the duration of procedures, while also helping caregivers to work more efficiently and with more satisfaction [1].

The first Ambient Experience room was installed in 2005 at the Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital in Chicago, US. The commercial Ambient Experience program was launched in 2006 in the US, and was gradually expanded to Europe and growth geographies such as China and the Middle East. Philips Ambient Experience designs are already supporting radiology, cardiology, oncology, and emergency departments, and are increasingly being deployed in new areas such as NICUs and ICUs. Ambient Experience solutions can be extended from the procedure room to the control room, waiting areas and whole departments.

Philips will be showcasing Ambient Experience at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Meeting and Annual Assembly in Chicago (US) later this month. Philips’ booth #6735 is located in Hall B at McCormick Place. For more information about Philips’ presence at RSNA, please visit Philips’ RSNA event website (http://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/events-calendar/rsna), and follow @PhilipsLiveFrom.

[1] A survey conducted in September 2015 by the Children’s Hospital for Wales (UK) among 116 parents/caregivers of pediatric patients (of which 47 were familiar with the former radiology department) showed the following results:
• 89% indicated that it was easier or a lot easier for their child to relax in the new radiology department.
• 72% indicated that, compared to their experience in the former radiology department, the experience of the imaging procedure was a lot better for their child.
• The Net Promoter Score of the new radiology department was 78 (116 respondents).

Philips to unveil suite of advanced MR-based software applications for assessment of neurological disorders at RSNA 2016

• Next generation imaging and visualization technologies support definitive diagnoses while offering the patient personalized, efficient care
• New neuro-diagnostic applications leverage Philips’ unique dStream digital platform on Ingenia family of MRI systems

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Royal Philips (NSYE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the introduction of a suite of magnetic resonance (MR)-based software applications dedicated to neurology, which will debut at the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 102nd Scientific Meeting and Annual Assembly in Chicago (US) later this month. With these introductions for its Ingenia family of digital MRI systems, Philips is reinforcing its global leadership in Neuro MR software applications [1], providing radiologists with the necessary tools to resolve complex health questions and explore new territories in neurology.

More than one billion people worldwide are affected by neurological disorders, which most commonly include Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis. According to the World Health Organization, neurological disorders are the leading global burden of disease (economic and health impact), and as an aging population grows, the identification and treatment of these disorders becomes a critical priority in population health management.

Advanced diagnostics are a critical part of the treatment protocol for neurological disorders. With its superb 3D imaging of soft tissue, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can produce a wealth of structural and physiological information of the brain. It has therefore become a standard in neuroimaging, with 65 percent of neurologists leveraging MR technology over alternative methods [2]. However, 70 percent of physicians often face challenges with their existing neuro-diagnostic tools, which lack effective imaging and visualization techniques [3]. Philips’ new suite of neuro-diagnostic applications provides physicians with a comprehensive portfolio of tools designed with the patient in mind, delivering visibility into neurological anatomies and multi-dimensional data to enable diagnostic decision support.

“In a society where neurological disorders impact a large population, continued innovation is critical in improving diagnostic clarity and treatment guidance for all neurological patients,” said Eric Jean, General Manager of MRI at Philips. “We need to advance a field that has an abundant amount of health information yet to be discovered. Our new suite of decision support solutions will empower radiologists with actionable insights to make fast diagnoses to help improve the patient experience and health outcomes overall, while at the same time reducing cost.”

The suite of neuro-diagnostic applications will be available on Philips’ Ingenia family of MRI systems, utilizing Philips’ dStream digital broadband architecture technology to provide high quality images at remarkable speed. Unique features include:

• Black Blood Imaging – Boosts diagnostic confidence for radiologists by providing a high resolution 3D brain image with reduction of the blood signal [4], resulting in higher image quality and giving radiologists deeper insights.
• 4D-TRANCE – Provides contrast-free dynamic (4D) imaging of the brain vascular anatomy. 4D TRANCE is a non-contrast technique promoting patient comfort and enabling radiologists to evaluate both the vascular anatomy and blood flow dynamics.
• MultiBand SENSE – Allows simultaneous acquisition of multiple slices in the brain in fMRI exams, enabling accelerated neurofunctional scans at high speed and high resolution [5]. This feature provides radiologists the option to increase coverage or resolution without increasing scan time.

The suite of neuro-diagnostic applications will also be seamlessly integrated into the latest version of the Philips IntelliSpace Portal, also planned to make its debut at the RSNA annual meeting in Chicago. With the IntelliSpace Portal, radiologists have access to the latest clinical capabilities covering their advanced visual analysis needs on a single platform to provide a comprehensive overview of the patient for quick detection, confident diagnosis and efficient follow-up. This newest version of Philips IntelliSpace Portal places greater focus on enhanced depth of clinical analysis in neurology, for even the most complex patients.

Philips will be showcasing its latest neuro-diagnostic applications at RSNA 2016 at booth #6735 in Hall B at McCormick Place. For more information about Philips’ presence at RSNA, including the full suite of Philips MR imaging solutions, please visit Philips’ RSNA event website (http://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/about/events-calendar/rsna), and follow @PhilipsLiveFrom.

[1] Internal data on file. Overview of the clinical application portfolios for Neuro MRI for Philips, 2016
[2] Data from Advisory Council worksheet on procedure growth 2009
[3] TMTG Market Survey 2016
[4] Compared to our 3D T1w scan without MSDE pre-pulse
[5] High speed due to using MultiBand SENSE and high resolution due to using in-plane dS SENSE