Search Tag: patient-centred care
2025 10 Nov
Artificial intelligence steadily moves from hospital corridors to living rooms where chronic wounds are managed day to day. In home settings, care unfolds through ongoing relationships, sensory appraisal and constant adjustment to circumstances that rarely look like a clinic. Insights from registered nurses working in Swedish municipalities highlight...Read more
2025 10 Nov
Artificial intelligence steadily moves from hospital corridors to living rooms where chronic wounds are managed day to day. In home settings, care unfolds through ongoing relationships, sensory appraisal and constant adjustment to circumstances that rarely look like a clinic. Insights from registered nurses working in Swedish municipalities highlight...Read more
2025 07 Nov
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) capture symptoms, function and quality of life directly from those receiving care, yet they remain marginal in clinical workflows and AI development. Despite advances such as electronic collection and Computerised Adaptive Testing, most systems still depend on fixed questionnaires and unidimensional scoring, which...Read more
2025 07 Nov
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) capture symptoms, function and quality of life directly from those receiving care, yet they remain marginal in clinical workflows and AI development. Despite advances such as electronic collection and Computerised Adaptive Testing, most systems still depend on fixed questionnaires and unidimensional scoring, which...Read more
2025 10 Sep
Digital health is positioned to improve access, quality and personalisation of care, yet success depends on more than bringing users into the room. Participation alone does not ensure usable or effective solutions. Engagement—the motivations, concerns and actions that shape how people think, speak and act during co-design—matters to both process...Read more
2025 24 Jul
In recent years, value-based healthcare has been endorsed by policymakers and clinical practice initiatives. Consequently, there is a need to engage patients and their relatives in identifying value and working jointly with professionals in new ways of delivering high-quality care. In this article, we present which value-based outcomes, here stated...Read more
2025 24 Jul
As advanced technology increasingly plays a role in monitoring critical biometrics and assessing care, sometimes in favour of personalised interventions, machines can overshadow the patients they are meant to support. Individuals arriving in the ICU often lose their choice, control, and ability to communicate. This paper explores ways to humanise...Read more
2025 24 Jul
Music therapy’s (MT) integration into the ICU liberation bundle is underexplored. We highlight existing literature, present vignettes illustrating MT in action, and offer recommendations to optimise ICU MT across the lifespan. Introduction The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Liberation Bundle (A-F) is a comprehensive set of evidence-based...Read more
2025 22 Jul
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini are increasingly used to improve patient communication by simplifying complex medical content. In breast imaging, radiology reports are often filled with specialised terminology that can confuse patients, particularly when accessed online before physician consultation. Clearer language...Read more
2025 22 Jul
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini are increasingly used to improve patient communication by simplifying complex medical content. In breast imaging, radiology reports are often filled with specialised terminology that can confuse patients, particularly when accessed online before physician consultation. Clearer language...Read more
2025 22 Jul
Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini are increasingly used to improve patient communication by simplifying complex medical content. In breast imaging, radiology reports are often filled with specialised terminology that can confuse patients, particularly when accessed online before physician consultation. Clearer language...Read more
2025 21 Jul
Radiology departments interact with a wide array of stakeholders including patients, referrers, radiographers, residents and hospital management. Measuring their experience is increasingly recognised as a critical component of value-based care and continuous improvement. Patient experience, in particular, is consistently associated with safety...Read more
2025 01 Jul
Radiology is undergoing a pivotal transformation, shaped by rapid technological advancements and the integration of artificial intelligence. From its origins in X-ray imaging to its role in cross-sectional, functional and molecular diagnostics, radiology has consistently embraced innovation. Today, the specialty faces mounting imaging demands,...Read more
2025 16 Jun
In the wake of a global pandemic, disrupted supply chains and a shifting workforce, healthcare systems are grappling with growing complexity and the accelerated introduction of artificial intelligence (AI). These challenges underscore the urgency of adopting learning health systems (LHSs) that integrate research with care delivery through continuous...Read more
2025 09 Jun
Innovation procurement offers a transformative opportunity for health and care organisations across Europe to enhance outcomes, efficiency and sustainability. The Procure4Health Action Plan, supported by the European Union, presents a strategic framework to address systemic procurement challenges through actionable recommendations. It targets...Read more
2025 30 May
Health systems need transformation through integrated data, technology and talent. Key priorities include developing a future-ready workforce, strengthening public-private partnerships, ensuring data interoperability and fostering adaptive learning systems. Bold policy innovation is essential to support digital health, equity and sustainability,...Read more
2025 30 May
Digital transformation reshapes healthcare systems across the world, enabling more proactive, data-driven and personalised approaches to care. Such technologies as AI, cloud computing and digital therapeutics promise to optimise operations, support clinical decision-making and expand access to care. However, true transformation requires more than innovation...Read more
2025 13 May
Cardiology is undergoing a significant transformation as digital tools become integral to clinical decision-making and patient care. This evolution is not limited to cardiovascular medicine but extends to emergency care, where timely and accurate diagnoses are essential. Leading voices in the medical community are increasingly recognising how...Read more
2025 09 Jan
Technological advancements have revolutionised modern medicine, enabling faster diagnoses, more accurate treatments and enhanced patient outcomes. From AI-powered diagnostics to electronic health records and advanced imaging tools, these innovations have reshaped clinical decision-making and patient care. Yet, as these technologies become integral...Read more
2025 09 Jan
Technological advancements have revolutionised modern medicine, enabling faster diagnoses, more accurate treatments and enhanced patient outcomes. From AI-powered diagnostics to electronic health records and advanced imaging tools, these innovations have reshaped clinical decision-making and patient care. Yet, as these technologies become integral...Read more
2024 02 Dec
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare marks a pivotal moment for the sector, offering unprecedented opportunities while introducing complex challenges. Beyond its potential for operational improvements, AI requires a fundamental rethinking of leadership approaches. Leaders must now navigate a dual responsibility: using...Read more
2024 02 Dec
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare marks a pivotal moment for the sector, offering unprecedented opportunities while introducing complex challenges. Beyond its potential for operational improvements, AI requires a fundamental rethinking of leadership approaches. Leaders must now navigate a dual responsibility: using...Read more
2024 11 Nov
Epic, a global leader in electronic health record (EHR) technology, has recently taken a notable step forward by expanding its Application Programme Interfaces (APIs) for healthcare app developers. Now freely available, these APIs empower developers to create solutions that support a more personalised, patient-centred approach to healthcare. This...Read more
2024 28 Oct
In today’s healthcare landscape, patient expectations are no longer limited to receiving functional care. Patients now seek experiences that are not only accessible but also responsive and personalised to their needs. This shift has driven the adoption of integrated, technology-driven approaches, with the closed-loop patient experience emerging...Read more
2024 27 Oct
Breast cancer remains a significant health concern globally, and its early detection is crucial for improving survival rates. Imaging techniques such as mammography, ultrasound, MRI and biopsy play pivotal roles in early diagnosis. However, the experience of undergoing these procedures often brings apprehension, discomfort and emotional strain...Read more
2024 07 Oct
Digital narrative medicine is an emerging field that leverages technology to integrate patient stories into healthcare. Much like piecing together multiple perspectives from an incident report, this approach seeks to collect and analyse patient narratives that offer a more comprehensive understanding of their health journey. Using technologies...Read more