Sessions
The conference at Vitalis 2023 consists of several tracks with panel discussions, keynote presentations and studio talks. Most of the content will also be available online via live broadcasts and recorded lectures, available on demand.
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Track: Nordic focus
All sessionsEuropean Health Data Space (EHDS) – opportunities and challenges in relation to standardization – Danish perspective and measures
Frederik Endsleff, Jeanett Fleron
Tuesday May 23, 2023 13:35 - 13:50 F2
Nordic focus, Standardisering - Från storpolitik till vårdens vardag - nordiskt och professionsperspektiv, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Panel, Orientation, Advanced, Management/decision makers, Innovation/research, Law, Judicial procedures, Government information
The EU Commission has with the EHDS fierce expectations regarding content and timing, pursuing a seemingly somewhat independent and self-determining approach. Denmark seeks to influence, that European interests, legislation, and standards complement each other, with standards of high quality and democratic legitimacy.
Proactive health and welfare technology for Nordic users and societies: project results and future research needs
Christine Gustafsson, Helinä Melkas, Monika Knudsen Gullslett
Wednesday May 24, 2023 09:00 - 09:30 F2
Nordic focus, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Inspiration, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Management, Municipality, Innovation/research, Follow-up/Report of current status, Usability
This presentation will introduce the results of the joint Nordic PROTECT project (“Proactive health and welfare technology for Nordic users and societies”, 2021-2023) and discuss them with a future-oriented perspective. PROTECT has brought together a large group of Nordic researchers from several fields as well as stakeholders (altogether nearly 200 workshop participants from four countries). The new knowledge co-created in PROTECT contributes to understanding the specific contexts and life situations where proactive health and welfare technology (HWT) is expected to be increasingly applied in the Nordic countries. The new knowledge also encourages and enables further research on the topic. Sharing research-based knowledge about the similarities and differences in proactive HWT services, implementation, and policies – including challenges in proceeding from piloting to implementation – across the Nordic societies enables better overall understanding of the experiences and expectations of diverse users in the individual countries and in the region. This, in turn, will help improve policy interventions and innovations to enhance proactive and resilience-supporting HWT use and the quality of life and work of Nordic citizens and caregivers.
The Nordic Research Network on Health and Welfare Technology: who we are and what we do to co-create knowledge
Christine Gustafsson, Elin Thygesen, Helinä Melkas
Wednesday May 24, 2023 09:30 - 10:00 F2
Nordic focus, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Orientation, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Researchers, Welfare development, Municipality, Innovation/research
The presentation will introduce a Nordic research network in health and welfare technology (HWT). The research network has around 80 members from all the Nordic countries and aims to consolidate knowledge, research, higher education, and experiences in health and welfare technology with a user perspective. The purpose of the presentation is to inform about ongoing activities and to link more researchers to the network. The network also wants to be a contributor with knowledge about HWT for the authorities in the Nordic countries.
Sessionen "Northern Excellence in Online Records" från NORDeHEALTH-forskarna
Isabella Scandurra, Rose-Mharie Åhlfeldt, Åsa Cajander
Wednesday May 24, 2023 10:30 - 10:35 F2
Eng - Northern Excellence in Online Records, Nordic focus, English, On site only, Other, Orientation, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Patient centration, Innovation/research, Follow-up/Report of current status, Test/validation, Documentation, Apps, Law, Judicial procedures, Patient safety, Information security, Usability, Ethics
Introduction to the session "Northern Excellence in Online Records" and short presentation of the NORDeHEALTH project.
NORDeHEALTH Summary of a Patient Survey in 4 countries
Anna Kharko, Maria Hägglund, Hanife Rexhepi
Wednesday May 24, 2023 10:35 - 10:55 F2
Nordic focus, Eng - Northern Excellence in Online Records, English, On site only, Other
In this session, we describe the methodology for the NORDeHEALTH 2022 Patient Survey and present an overview of the data collected in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Estonia, respectively.
NORDeHEALTH online mental health records across 4 Countries
Annika Bärkås, Bo Wang, Hanife Rexhepi
Wednesday May 24, 2023 10:55 - 11:15 F2
Nordic focus, Eng - Northern Excellence in Online Records, English, On site only, Other, Inspiration, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Organizational development, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Education (verification), Innovation/research, Patient safety, Information security, Usability
Patient-accessible electronic health records (PAEHR) have the potential to empower patients, but their impact may vary between psychiatric and somatic patients due to unique sensitivities in medical notes. In Norway, all hospitals have implemented PAEHR since 2015. Despite ongoing debate, further research is needed on user experiences and perceptions in general health care, particularly psychiatry. In this lecture, we will explore the following topics from Norway’s perspective: 1) how the use of PAEHR differs between psychiatric and somatic patients, 2) the serious mistakes patients have perceived and their impact on each group, and 3) the implications for practice in the era of transparent EHR and new ways of thinking.
NORDeHEALTH Usability of national patient portals in Finland, Estonia, Norway, and Sweden
Maedeh Ghorbanian Zolbin, Saija Simola, Anna Kharko
Wednesday May 24, 2023 11:15 - 11:35 F2
Nordic focus, Eng - Northern Excellence in Online Records, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Other, Orientation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Innovation/research, Test/validation, Usability
NORDeHEALTH: Usability of national patient portals in Finland, Estonia, Norway, and SwedenNordic countries have been forerunners while having patient portals already for a decade. However, it is still important to improve usability for getting more benefits and also to help other countries develop their eHealth services. There hasn’t been a similar international comparison as we have now with our international patient survey. We’ll share international and local benefits and challenges regarding the usability of national patient portals in Finland, Estonia, Norway, and Sweden.
NORDeHEALTH Patients’ Input to Electronic Health Records – Opportunities and Challenges in Estonia
Hedvig Soone, Helen Staak, Anna Kharko
Wednesday May 24, 2023 11:35 - 11:55 F2
Eng - Northern Excellence in Online Records, Nordic focus, English, On site only, Other, Orientation, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Innovation/research, Follow-up/Report of current status, Test/validation, Documentation, Apps, Law, Judicial procedures, Patient safety, Information security, Usability, Ethics
NORDeHEALTH: Patients' Input to Electronic Health Record – Opportunities and Challenges in EstoniaYou will get an overview of how the system of patients’ online health record works in Estonia today. We will take you through the opportunities, but also challenges for the future and give an insight of how we plan to overcome those. As more and more emphasize are put on person-centeredness in healthcare, but also in order to fully achieve the potential benefits of digitalization, it is necessary to further explore how could electronic health records shift from solely being a documentation tool for health professionals to rather a tool for secure collaboration and communication with patients and family caregivers. We will introduce you our co-designing journey on patient-generated health data on blood pressure and blood glycose levels.
What’s next in NORDeHEALTH?
Isabella Scandurra, Maria Hägglund, Rose-Mharie Åhlfeldt
Wednesday May 24, 2023 11:55 - 12:00 F2
Nordic focus, Eng - Northern Excellence in Online Records, English, On site only, Panel, Inspiration, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Innovation/research, Follow-up/Report of current status, Documentation, Patient safety, Information security, Usability
Closing session on Northern Excellence in Online Records!We will tell you what the next steps in the NORDeHEALTH project are, related to studies, publications and public presentations.https://nordehealth.eu/
Nordic track - By clinicians, for clinicians
Erica Bonns, Peter Kelly, MD
Wednesday May 24, 2023 13:00 - 13:05 F2
Nordic focus, Av kliniker, för kliniker, English, On site only, Other, Other, Introductory, Care professionals, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad)
Introduction to Nordic track - By clinicians, for clinicians
What skills do Health Care Providers of the future need for a digital transition to “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”?
Martin Vesterby
Wednesday May 24, 2023 13:05 - 13:20 F2
Nordic focus, Av kliniker, för kliniker, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Presentation, Inspiration, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Students, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Education (verification), Innovation/research
The need for new skills for doctors innovating for the future and why an entrepreneurial mindset could be part of the solution.
Digital triage – a paradigm shift in healthcare
Jonathan Ilicki
Wednesday May 24, 2023 13:35 - 13:50 F2
Av kliniker, för kliniker, Nordic focus, English, Pre-recorded + On-site, Other, Inspiration, Intermediate, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Researchers, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Innovation/research, Apps, Patient safety, Usability
Every year, several million triages are performed in Sweden to evaluate and prioritize patients' medical needs. In the past, these assessments were conducted solely over the phone or at primary care centers, without any means of systematic evaluation. However, a groundbreaking shift is underway as Sweden digitizes its triage process, revolutionizing one of the most crucial processes in healthcare.Now, for the first time ever, patients' questions, responses, and advice can be analyzed systematically. The implications for patient safety and equity are profound, and it is essential to consider how this transformation affects vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and frail, who may not have access to digital tools. Join Jonathan Ilicki on a journey beyond the ordinary and gain unique insights into the pivotal role of triage in coordinating healthcare. Discover how digitization is transforming healthcare delivery in Sweden and shaping the future of medical care.
Six years experience with mixed reality in surgical planning
Egidijus Pelanis, Henrik Brun
Wednesday May 24, 2023 13:50 - 14:05 F2
Av kliniker, för kliniker, Nordic focus, English, On site only, Presentation, Tools for implementation, Introductory, Management/decision makers, Politicians, Organizational development, Purchasers/acquisitions/eco nomy/HR, Technicians/IT/Developers, Researchers, Healthcare professionals, Patient/user organizations, Actual examples (good/bad), Benefits/effects, Patient centration, Innovation/research, Test/validation, Usability
Presentation of the six years of experience in using mixed reality applications in planning liver and heart surgery at Oslo University Hospital. Description of research, development and implementation of clinical applications from image data to surgical strategies in 3D. It was initiated by clinicians based on clinical challenges to be fully compatible with clinical reality. Efficient workflow, fully integrated with hospital infrastructures cloud/browser-based with no need for specialized workstations.Ample experience is derived from surgical planning sessions for colorectal liver cancers and structural heart diseases. Not only limited to the most complex surgical cases. In pediatric heart surgery, holographic visualization brings enhanced 3D anatomical understanding of complex heart defects. It provides insight that reduces the risk of damaging critical structures in the surgical area. Holographic information impacts surgical plans in about half of the tested cases.In liver cancer surgery, holographic visualization brings anatomical overview and improves spatial understanding of internal anatomical structures in relation to the tumour. This is important when planning intricate surgical paths within the liver. Additionally, it better utilizes already available preoperative data to be used in surgical planning as an adjunct to the standard of care.Industrial collaboration has been vital in the establishment of minimum viable products as well as in establishing a start-up. This paved a path towards regulatory approvals and the distribution of applications for clinical use outside our hospital. We will present published and unpublished results from our department - where we have failed and succeeded and what we have learned in the process.Finally, we will provide a glimpse of the future trend in the current project and what is coming next.
Panel, how can we learn from each other?
Erica Bonns, Peter Kelly, MD, Henrik Brun, Jonathan Ilicki, Martin Vesterby, Stefan Jovinge
Wednesday May 24, 2023 14:06 - 15:00 F2
Av kliniker, för kliniker, Nordic focus, English, On site only, Panel, Tools for implementation, Intermediate, Healthcare professionals, Actual examples (good/bad)