Sessions
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Secondary uses of health datain the EHDS: An overview
Ander Elustondo Jauregui
Thursday May 16, 2024 10:30 - 10:55 F1
The European Health Data Space; a health specific ecosystem, English, Live broadcast
Mylab My+ Multi-LIS: Unified Experience with AI-driven future for different laboratory needs
Juha Högmander
Wednesday May 15, 2024 14:00 - 14:15 Open Stage
Open Stage, English, On site only
Axitare Medicine Dispensing Robot & Service – a Finnish innovation for home care
Minna Riutta
Thursday May 16, 2024 13:20 - 13:35 Open Stage
Open Stage, English, On site only
Axitare’s easy-to-use medicine dispenser has been developed to support independent living at home. The medicine dispensing service provides additional security for elderly living at home and helps the health care organizations to tackle the challenges related to the lack of manpower. The presentation includes a customer case where the customer has succeeded in freeing up healthcare staff’s time. The saved time can be used for other important purposes in care.
MDR Software qualification and classification
Vageesha Singh
Thursday May 16, 2024 13:00 - 13:15 Open Stage
Open Stage, English, On site only
Overview on the instruments and challenges of medical device software qualification risk categorisation
Navigating Challenges in Integrating Health data (EMR/Human cohorts) for Innovative Pharma Drug Discovery Research
Vinay Pawar
Thursday May 16, 2024 10:00 - 10:25 F1
The European Health Data Space; a health specific ecosystem, English, Live broadcast, Presentation, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad)
Pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, the utilization of comprehensive health data has become pivotal in shaping the future of drug discovery. This talk delves into the multifaceted challenges associated with harnessing the potential of extensive human cohort datasets. Join us for an insightful exploration that aims to inspire thoughtful discourse, foster collaboration, and propel the industry towards a future where health data becomes an invaluable asset in the pursuit of groundbreaking medical discoveries.
Digital Exclusion and Inequality in Light of Innovation and Service Transformation
Dimitri Varsamis
Wednesday May 15, 2024 11:00 - 11:30 F2
Emerging technologies, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Orientation, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad)
The roll-out of digital innovation across all tiers of healthcare provision can inherently result in some patients finding it harder or indeed impossible to use new digital models of accessing care. You will hear about national UK NHS work undertaken to understand how to overcome barriers to creating digitally equitable pathways, in both hospital and primary care. Find out what tools, knowledge and guidance is needed to achieve Inclusive Digital Transformation across clinical pathways.
Reducing the risk of falls, wandering, and pressure ulcers - EMFIT CARE
Heikki Räisänen
Tuesday May 14, 2024 11:40 - 11:55 Open Stage
Open Stage, English, On site only
Emfit’s CEO Heikki Räisänen introduces EMFIT CARE, a cloud-connected sensor installed under a bed mattress. Based on heart and body movement analysis it provides real-time data and alerts for streamlining tasks, reducing stress, and empowering staff to proactively address residents' needs.
Experiences from patients in mental healthcare accessing their electronic health records: a comparison between Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden
Asbjørn Johansen Fagerlund
Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:45 - 10:55 A1
DOME -A Nordic Benchmarking Battle – who has the best national patient portal? , English, Live broadcast, Presentation, Other, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Patient centration, Innovation/research, Usability
In this presentation, we will compare patients who have received mental healthcare's experiences of having online record access (ORA) between Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Estonia. Psychiatric records online are offered to patients in all four countries, and provide the same functionality and similar psychiatry information. The results presented in this talk are based on the NORDeHEALTH 2022 Patient survey consisting of 45 questions, including demographic variables and questions related to users' experiences with ORA. We will focus on the questions concerning positive experiences (benefits), negative experiences (errors, omissions, offence), and breaches of security and privacy.
Designing for Continuous Cybersecurity: Medical Device manufacturing guided by IEC 81001-5-1
Joakim Mark
Tuesday May 14, 2024 12:00 - 12:15 Open Stage
Open Stage, English, On site only
This presentation offers a succinct exploration of cybersecurity integration in medical device manufacturing. It emphasizes the importance of embedding cybersecurity from the design phase, guided by the principles in IEC 81001-5-1. We will navigate through the various international regulatory landscapes, including the EU's MDR, U.S. FDA guidelines, and Japan's cybersecurity framework, highlighting their convergence with IEC 81001-5-1. The presentation emphasizes proactive, continuous cybersecurity measures in the evolving medical device sector that is faced with increasingly sophisticated threats.
Reflection on Research & Practice Partnership
Anna Kharko, Anna Dudkina, Asbjørn Johansen Fagerlund, Christel Bengtner, Rose-Mharie Åhlfeldt, Sari Kujala
Wednesday May 15, 2024 11:40 - 12:00 A1
DOME -A Nordic Benchmarking Battle – who has the best national patient portal? , English, Live broadcast
After announcing the winner of the NORDeHEALTH 2024 benchmarking battle, we will end our session with a panel discussion. Christel Bengtner from Inera AB will reflect on the identified differences between patient portals - what are Inera's plans in these areas? What can be learned from other countries implementations of patients' online record access? Then our panel members from Sweden (Rose-Mharie Åhlfeldt and Christel Bengtner), Norway (Asbjørn Johansen Fagerlund), Finland (Sari Kujala), and Estonia (Anna Dudkina) will discuss partnership between research and practice - how do we ensure that the results from research can have an impact on practice? And how we ensure that researchers focus on issues of importance to practice?
HEIDA - Homomorphic Encryption for Integrity protection in Data sharing Activities with health data
Rickard Brännvall
Tuesday May 14, 2024 16:30 - 17:00 F2
Emerging technologies, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Tools for implementation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Innovation/research, Follow-up/Report of current status, Test/validation, Information security
Currently, an individual’s opportunities for privacy protection are limited by their digital skills and external factors such as illness, residence, and socio-economic status. Technological development in the field is happening very quickly, but coordination and common platforms are needed to increase accessibility. The HEIDA project have developed software examples using homomorphic encryption for end-to-end privacy protection. The technology enables processing of encrypted data and increase the individual’s opportunities for privacy protection in digital health, which can be of interest to health care decision makers and IT professionals.
What does it take to bring a Digital Therapeutics app to market?
Steffen Lerche
Tuesday May 14, 2024 16:10 - 16:35 A6
Hälsoappar, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Inspiration, Introductory, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Actual examples (good/bad), Law, Judicial procedures
Across Europe the demand for resources in the Health sector is growing faster than the supply, and there is a growing consensus that Digital Therapeutics Apps with their ability to reach a wide part of the population at scale, and in a cost efficient way, is part of the solution.
But development of medical grade apps, that have clinical evidence and satisfy the strictest quality standards is expensive, and vendors need to know how they can be adopted and reimbursed by the healthcare system, before they develop and deploy solutions that can benefit the patients.
SelfBack is an example of one of the few medical grade apps with clinical evidence. SelfBack takes part in the EU harmonisation work of Health Technology Assessments and in this session SelfBack will share their experience from different European countries, and give an overview of how the Swedish/Nordic market access, reimbursement and regulations compares to the rest of Europe from a manufactures point of view.
Bridging the Talent Gap in Health Data Governance
Osama Elhassan
Thursday May 16, 2024 10:55 - 11:20 F1
The European Health Data Space; a health specific ecosystem, English, Live broadcast, Presentation, Inspiration, Advanced, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Actual examples (good/bad), Innovation/research, Information security, Government information, Ethics
The Middle East's healthcare sector is undergoing a massive digital transformation, fueled by the implementation of plethora of mega health exchange projects and the rapid changes digital health regulatory frameworks . However, a critical challenge lies in the lack of skilled professionals in health data governance (HDG), hindering the region's ability to fully leverage its health data potential. The speaker will highlight the role of ZIMAM in addressing specific challenges and opportunities within the GCC healthcare sector to make the call for upskilling and cross-skilling talents to operationalize recently issued GDPR-like regulations and policies. The role these talents would be vital to support adopting and adapting best practices in health data governance and data sharing as well as utilizing technology tools and services to support ethical processing and sharing of personal health information for both primary and secondary use.
A Model Future: Simulation Solutions and Staff Welfare in Emergency Medical Services
Hugh Bennett, Tef Jansma
Tuesday May 14, 2024 14:00 - 14:30 F2
Emerging technologies, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Inspiration, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Municipality, Innovation/research, Patient safety, Usability
Staff welfare has a profound impact on emergency services' abilities to meet targets, deliver appropriate levels of care and implement long-term strategies. Poor staff morale and high employee turnover are disruptive, expensive and result in sub-optimal service provision. As such, more organisations are turning to advanced modelling solutions to better balance operational performance and employee well-being. This presentation draws on first-hand experience from the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust (WAST) and details how data-driven modelling software enables the organisation to implement effective changes that prioritise employee welfare, respect operational targets and empower the team to do more with less.
DTx - from a concept to a market
Przemek Grzywa
Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:40 - 10:55 Innovation Area
Innovation Area, English, On site only, Presentation, Orientation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Technicians/IT/Developers, Actual examples (good/bad), Apps, Information security
Explore the world of Digital Therapeutics (DTx) in the presentation, "DTx: From Concept to Market." I'll cover key aspects such as cost considerations, time-to-market strategies, regulatory compliance (including MDR), technology challenges, and European reimbursement schemes. The audience will gain insights to navigate the DTx landscape efficiently and effectively.
20 year’s experience using digital decision support for chronic disease (HIV)
Christina Carlander
Wednesday May 15, 2024 15:30 - 16:00 F2
Emerging technologies, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Tools for implementation, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Welfare development, Patient centration, Innovation/research, Follow-up/Report of current status
InfCare HIV quality register and decision support tool has now been used nationwide in Sweden and in other Nordic countries for 20 years. In Sweden, a great amount of structured clinical data has been collected during the years and the Swedish HIV physicians have included the decision support system as an integral part of all patient-related workflows in the clinic. The system gives clinicians in their daily practice a holistic view of the patient’s state of health over time as well as real time access to key performance indicators regarding the care given at the clinic.Data from InfCare HIV has been used in numerous research projects and studies to support developing treatment guidelines and improve care pathways for HIV patients. BMJ Open recently published an article describing the first 20 years with the Swedish InfCare HIV cohort, Christina Carlander as the main writer.Beyond the InfCare HIV system, the presentation will cover some examples of similar clinical information management systems for other medical specialties.
Parents' and children's online record access - a comparison of four Nordic countries
Josefin Hagström
Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:55 - 11:05 A1
DOME -A Nordic Benchmarking Battle – who has the best national patient portal? , English, Live broadcast, Presentation, Other, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Benefits/effects, Patient centration, Patient safety, Information security, Usability, Ethics
This presentation highlights the variety in policies for minors’ and guardian online access to minors’ electronic health records, comparing four Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Estonia).
People, Pathways and Performance
David Lowe
Wednesday May 15, 2024 14:00 - 14:30 F2
Emerging technologies, English, On site only, Presentation, Tools for implementation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad), Test/validation, Patient safety
Case study describing AI Chest Radiograph the approach to evaluation to support decision making to adopt
TEF-Health: Testing and Experimentation Facility for Health AI and Robotics
Johanna Furuhjelm
Thursday May 16, 2024 08:50 - 09:05 F1
The European Health Data Space; a health specific ecosystem, English, Live broadcast, Presentation, Orientation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad), Test/validation, Law, Judicial procedures, Ethics
Our vision is to shape the future of European healthcare through the transformative power of AI. We envision a healthcare landscape where innovative AI solutions seamlessly integrate with existing systems, enabling improved patient outcomes, enhanced healthcare delivery, and equitable access to quality care. By fostering collaboration, advancing research, and facilitating market access for trustworthy AI technologies, we strive to revolutionize healthcare and empower individuals and communities to lead healthier lives.Our mission is to accelerate the development and adoption of AI solutions in healthcare by providing a cutting-edge testing and experimentation facility. We are dedicated to creating an environment that enables AI developers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and overcome the challenges of integrating AI into the healthcare ecosystem. Through rigorous evaluation, adherence to regulatory requirements, and a focus on ethical and societal aspects, we aim to ensure the safe, effective, and responsible use of AI in healthcare settings.
Benchmarking usability in national patient portals
Sari Kujala
Wednesday May 15, 2024 10:35 - 10:45 A1
DOME -A Nordic Benchmarking Battle – who has the best national patient portal? , English, Live broadcast, Presentation, Other, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Patient centration, Innovation/research, Usability
In the NORDeHEALTH project, we benchmarked the usability of Estonian, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish patient portals offering patients online access to their electronic health records (EHR). In this presentation, Sari Kujala from Aalto University will tell us more about the results. Which country had the best System Usability Score? What were the most positive and negative experiences across countries?