Search Tag: patient care
2025 28 Oct
The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) opened its annual congress in Munich with a compelling vision centred on three interconnected themes: care, connect, and change. These principles reflect the society's commitment to advancing intensive care through collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast focus on both patients and professionals. ...Read more
2025 28 Oct
The intensive care unit environment presents a paradox: while advanced monitoring technology is essential for patient care, the resulting noise pollution may harm the very patients it aims to protect. Two complementary approaches are emerging to address this challenge: therapeutic music interventions and innovative alarm management strategies...Read more
2025 25 Oct
Healthcare organisations are balancing expanding imaging archives with storage, migration and security costs, while debating how long to keep very old studies. Historical images can shape interpretation and reduce uncertainty, yet many retention schedules impose time limits without clinical evidence to guide deletion. An academic health system...Read more
2025 25 Oct
Healthcare organisations are balancing expanding imaging archives with storage, migration and security costs, while debating how long to keep very old studies. Historical images can shape interpretation and reduce uncertainty, yet many retention schedules impose time limits without clinical evidence to guide deletion. An academic health system...Read more
2025 03 Sep
Healthcare systems across the world are contending with rising levels of clinician burnout, a problem intensified by heavy administrative workloads, inefficient digital systems and increasing demands on time. Although technology has often been identified as a major contributor to these pressures, it also offers significant potential to support...Read more
2025 03 Sep
Healthcare systems across the world are contending with rising levels of clinician burnout, a problem intensified by heavy administrative workloads, inefficient digital systems and increasing demands on time. Although technology has often been identified as a major contributor to these pressures, it also offers significant potential to support...Read more
2025 02 Sep
Positron emission tomography (PET) is widely used in oncology and other areas of clinical practice for diagnosis, staging, treatment monitoring and follow-up. High-quality images are essential for detecting small lesions and guiding decisions, but image clarity is strongly linked to scan duration. While longer acquisitions improve image quality,...Read more
2025 22 Aug
Healthcare faces a mounting nurse staffing crisis, intensified by burnout, ageing populations and rigid systems. AI-driven workforce tools are helping healthcare providers create responsive, equitable staffing strategies, reducing administrative burden and improving retention. Success requires leadership, policy support and cultural change to ensure...Read more
2025 11 Jul
Nurses express both optimism and concern about growing popularity of artificial intelligence tools. Many see the value of AI in reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. However, worries remain about patient safety, a lack of transparency and the exclusion of nurses from design and implementation processes. For AI to succeed in...Read more
2025 11 Jul
Nurses express both optimism and concern about growing popularity of artificial intelligence tools. Many see the value of AI in reducing administrative burdens and improving efficiency. However, worries remain about patient safety, a lack of transparency and the exclusion of nurses from design and implementation processes. For AI to succeed in...Read more
2025 26 Jun
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners ® (AANP) is proud to announce that Valerie J. Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, has officially assumed the role of president. A nationally recognized nurse practitioner (NP), educator and health policy advocate, Fuller brings a deep commitment to strengthening the NP profession and ensuring...Read more
2025 09 Jun
For healthcare systems, the ability to maintain trust in data, systems and operations becomes critical. The rise of artificial intelligence, remote care and interconnected platforms introduces new opportunities—and risks. A Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), which verifies all access continuously rather than assuming it, offers a strategic framework...Read more
2025 30 May
Digital transformation and interoperability are reshaping hospital management by enhancing efficiency, improving patient care and breaking down data silos. Interoperable systems enable AI-driven insights, seamless data exchange and cybersecurity compliance. Despite challenges like high costs and resistance to change, strategic adoption of standardised...Read more
2025 30 May
Healthcare is shaped by competing institutional logics—professional, managerial and market—each influencing medical practices and business models. These logics often clash, especially between quality care and cost-efficiency. AI holds the potential to ease these tensions by streamlining workflows and freeing up resources, particularly through non-interpretative...Read more
2025 16 May
As healthcare systems embrace digital transformation, the conversation often revolves around data integration, AI solutions and technical interoperability. Yet, what consistently shapes success is not just the sophistication of technology but the emotional intelligence (EI) of those leading and using it. Emotional intelligence — the ability...Read more
2025 04 May
Artificial intelligence is already making strides in UK healthcare, particularly in radiology, yet a significant proportion of the public remains unaware of its presence and potential. A national survey conducted by J.L. Partners for the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) reveals that fewer than half of British citizens are aware of AI being used...Read more
2025 10 Mar
The digital transformation of healthcare is not just a technological shift but a fundamental redefinition of clinical workflows, patient care and workforce dynamics. At HIMSS 2025, industry leaders highlighted the critical role of workforce readiness, AI integration and interoperability in shaping the future of digital health. The challenge lies...Read more
2025 03 Mar
KPMG's Global Tech Report: Healthcare Insights highlights the ongoing digital transformation in the healthcare sector, which is driven by technological advancements, data integration and artificial intelligence. These innovations offer opportunities to enhance patient experiences, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. However, healthcare...Read more
2025 03 Mar
KPMG's Global Tech Report: Healthcare Insights highlights the ongoing digital transformation in the healthcare sector, which is driven by technological advancements, data integration and artificial intelligence. These innovations offer opportunities to enhance patient experiences, improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. However, healthcare...Read more
2025 10 Jan
Hospitals are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence technologies into their operations and clinical care strategies, seeking to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance patient outcomes. With financial performance stabilising after challenging years, healthcare institutions are taking a more strategic approach towards the adoption...Read more
2025 10 Jan
Effective collaboration tools are crucial for healthcare organisations aiming to improve patient care and operational efficiency. With ease of access being a key factor for patients seeking providers, implementing an integrated collaboration strategy can significantly enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction. The right tools can streamline...Read more
2024 02 Dec
The healthcare sector is undergoing a significant transformation as the demand for precise, timely and personalised care grows. At the core of this transformation lies the integration of real-time data, which is crucial for enabling swift decision-making and improved patient outcomes. Yet, many healthcare organisations grapple with outdated systems,...Read more
2024 30 Nov
Advancements in healthcare technology are reshaping how clinicians deliver patient care, optimising workflows and enhancing efficiency. Sentara Health's introduction of nearly 6,000 specialised smartphones across its network of hospitals exemplifies this shift, enabling healthcare providers to focus more on bedside care and less on administrative...Read more
2024 29 Nov
This issue focuses on the transformative power of talent in reshaping healthcare. In an industry driven by innovation and evolving patient needs, the role of visionary leaders and skilled professionals has never been more critical. Our contributors explore how talent-driven strategies can empower organisations to navigate complex challenges,...Read more
2024 21 Nov
At this year’s Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting (RSNA), international medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) will showcase its latest developments to make the radiologists’ workflows faster. By providing all essential diagnostic tools in one application and combining it with smart workflow management,...Read more
2024 18 Nov
PH Awareness Month: survey results generated strong interest at European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress PHA Europe presented the results of a patient survey 1 conducted in cooperation with AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals GmbH (AOP Health) and OrphaCare in a poster presentation at the annual ERS congress in Vienna in September. The survey investigated...Read more
2024 18 Nov
Integrating telemedicine with electronic health records (EHR) offers an opportunity to reorganise patient care while modernising healthcare operations. It bridges the gaps between telehealth platforms and traditional EHR systems, ensuring comprehensive data management. The benefits are compelling—improved care delivery, reduced administrative...Read more
2024 11 Nov
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) offer transformative possibilities for healthcare, enhancing diagnostics, treatment planning and patient outcomes. However, scaling these technologies requires frameworks that ensure equitable access and effectiveness for diverse patient populations. Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) provide...Read more
2024 04 Nov
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare has sparked both excitement and apprehension. While AI has demonstrated its potential to enhance healthcare processes, numerous myths about its capabilities and limitations persist. Understanding these misconceptions is essential for stakeholders to fully appreciate AI's realistic...Read more