Search Tag: patient outcomes
2025 04 Nov
AI is moving quickly into healthcare, but value depends on disciplined adoption rather than broad experimentation. Organisations need to start from defined operational problems, choose tools that address them, and measure outcomes that matter for patients and staff. Effective programmes pair human-in-the-loop oversight with targeted pilots, so...Read more
2025 04 Nov
AI is moving quickly into healthcare, but value depends on disciplined adoption rather than broad experimentation. Organisations need to start from defined operational problems, choose tools that address them, and measure outcomes that matter for patients and staff. Effective programmes pair human-in-the-loop oversight with targeted pilots, so...Read more
2025 18 Oct
The "Own Your Data" (OYD) framework empowers healthcare organisations to transform fragmented, underused data into a strategic asset. By aligning operations, governance and architecture, OYD improves efficiency, patient outcomes and innovation. A successful use case in Peru’s healthcare for the employees of the mining sector shows how OYD reduced...Read more
2025 15 Oct
Healthcare leaders face the dual challenge of improving outcomes while managing rising costs. Large proportions of spending are tied to chronic and mental health conditions that are predictable and avoidable, yet delivery remains episodic and reactive. Fragmented data, late risk identification and misdirected incentives compound the pressures...Read more
2025 13 Sep
Hospitals increasingly seek standardised ways to track whole-person health at scale using data already available in electronic health records. The allostatic load index offers a concise composite measure spanning multiple physiological systems, yet routine clinical data often includes missing values and occasional errors that can distort analyses...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Hospitals must keep operating theatres productive while protecting staff wellbeing and delivering timely, effective care. That balance is difficult when schedules are disrupted by variable procedure times, cancellations and limited specialist availability. A scalable methodology sets out how to optimise surgical timetables dynamically across competing...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Hospitals must keep operating theatres productive while protecting staff wellbeing and delivering timely, effective care. That balance is difficult when schedules are disrupted by variable procedure times, cancellations and limited specialist availability. A scalable methodology sets out how to optimise surgical timetables dynamically across competing...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Hospitals must keep operating theatres productive while protecting staff wellbeing and delivering timely, effective care. That balance is difficult when schedules are disrupted by variable procedure times, cancellations and limited specialist availability. A scalable methodology sets out how to optimise surgical timetables dynamically across competing...Read more
2025 02 Sep
Real-world data (RWD) has emerged as a powerful resource in clinical research, supported by artificial intelligence techniques that can curate and extract meaningful insights from vast and varied health records. Its use extends far beyond conventional clinical trial structures, promising improvements in patient safety, accelerated drug development...Read more
2025 18 Aug
Healthcare systems face rising pressures from demographic shifts, chronic disease and financial demands. Effective clinical care requires precise and timely decisions, yet the growing complexity of medical data challenges traditional approaches. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) were developed to assist healthcare professionals by providing...Read more
2025 18 Aug
Healthcare systems face rising pressures from demographic shifts, chronic disease and financial demands. Effective clinical care requires precise and timely decisions, yet the growing complexity of medical data challenges traditional approaches. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) were developed to assist healthcare professionals by providing...Read more
2025 18 Aug
Healthcare systems face rising pressures from demographic shifts, chronic disease and financial demands. Effective clinical care requires precise and timely decisions, yet the growing complexity of medical data challenges traditional approaches. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) were developed to assist healthcare professionals by providing...Read more
2025 21 Jul
Advances in cancer treatment and rising survival rates have transformed the outlook for many patients, yet they have also created new pressures on healthcare services. As more people live longer with cancer, often with complex needs, the current structure of care is struggling to keep pace. Fragmented service provision, workforce limitations and...Read more
2025 21 Jul
Advances in cancer treatment and rising survival rates have transformed the outlook for many patients, yet they have also created new pressures on healthcare services. As more people live longer with cancer, often with complex needs, the current structure of care is struggling to keep pace. Fragmented service provision, workforce limitations and...Read more
2025 31 May
Healthcare leaders today face the dual challenge of enhancing patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency. At the intersection of these objectives stands the Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS), a technology capable of delivering timely, evidence-based insights that support clinical judgement. When integrated correctly, CDSS...Read more
2025 31 May
Healthcare leaders today face the dual challenge of enhancing patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency. At the intersection of these objectives stands the Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS), a technology capable of delivering timely, evidence-based insights that support clinical judgement. When integrated correctly, CDSS...Read more
2025 31 May
Healthcare leaders today face the dual challenge of enhancing patient outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency. At the intersection of these objectives stands the Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS), a technology capable of delivering timely, evidence-based insights that support clinical judgement. When integrated correctly, CDSS...Read more
2025 30 May
Hospital command centres are transforming into AI-powered "phygital" hubs that blend digital innovation with human care. Moving beyond logistics, they now predict needs, streamline operations and support clinicians. By personalising journeys and extending care beyond hospital walls, they enhance access, reduce delays and improve outcomes—while ensuring...Read more
2025 20 May
This article highlights sepsis early recognition and prevention to reduce the risk of developing sepsis-induced ARDS while emphasising pathophysiology, early recognition, and early intervention for both conditions. Introduction Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by a dysregulated immune response to infection, is a preventable...Read more
2025 20 May
Phosphate-based solutions used during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) significantly reduce the incidence of hypophosphataemia in critically ill patients. These solutions are safe, improve phosphate balance, and may shorten ICU stay and ventilation duration, though further multicentre trials are needed to confirm these benefits. ...Read more
2025 16 May
As the United States confronts a mounting nursing shortage projected to reach 400,000 by 2030, the role of nurse managers is more critical than ever. These professionals act as vital connectors between frontline staff and executive leadership, shaping team culture, ensuring care quality and directly influencing nurse retention. Recent survey insights...Read more
2025 09 Feb
Artificial intelligence has already made significant inroads in healthcare, streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing clinical decision-making. Today, AI assists in medical coding, supports radiologists in reviewing diagnostic imagery and even derives diagnoses from electronic health record (EHR) notes. However, the future of AI in healthcare...Read more
2025 09 Feb
Artificial intelligence has already made significant inroads in healthcare, streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing clinical decision-making. Today, AI assists in medical coding, supports radiologists in reviewing diagnostic imagery and even derives diagnoses from electronic health record (EHR) notes. However, the future of AI in healthcare...Read more
2024 09 Dec
The healthcare industry has made significant progress in achieving interoperability over recent years, yet fully seamless data exchange remains elusive. Interoperability, the ability of diverse healthcare systems to share, interpret and utilise data effectively, is crucial to improving patient outcomes, reducing costs and enhancing overall healthcare...Read more
2024 03 Dec
According to a new study led by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, Yale School of Medicine, and other institutions, tirzepatide, an injectable weight-loss drug marketed as Zepbound, has been shown to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in patients with obesity and prediabetes by over 90% compared to placebo...Read more
2024 02 Dec
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hailed as a transformative force in healthcare, with the potential to enhance patient outcomes, optimise operations and reduce errors. Yet, such optimism is reminiscent of the early promises made about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) two decades ago. Back then, EHRs were expected to revolutionise healthcare by...Read more
2024 02 Dec
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is hailed as a transformative force in healthcare, with the potential to enhance patient outcomes, optimise operations and reduce errors. Yet, such optimism is reminiscent of the early promises made about Electronic Health Records (EHRs) two decades ago. Back then, EHRs were expected to revolutionise healthcare by...Read more
2024 30 Nov
Data standardisation is essential for effectively implementing value-based care, which prioritises improved patient outcomes and cost efficiency. As a cornerstone of this model, population health initiatives rely heavily on the ability to process and integrate data from diverse sources. However, while the healthcare sector recognises the importance...Read more
2024 26 Nov
Virtual reality (VR) is no longer confined to the gaming industry; it reshapes healthcare by transforming surgical techniques, medical education and patient care. With the VR market projected to surpass €157 billion ($165 billion) by 2026, this technology is proving indispensable for healthcare innovation. Offering immersive and interactive solutions,...Read more