Diane Whitehouse is Editor-in-Chief and Principal eHealth Policy Analyst at the European Health Telematics Association (EHTEL), a European member organisation working on digital health for implementers. The association runs an Imagining 2029 work programme, and is also involved in many European projects. One of these is BeWell, a European project which works to enhance the digital capabilities of Europe’s health and social care workforces.
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Editor-in-Chief and Principal eHealth Policy Analyst European Health Telematics Association (EHTEL)
Europe’s health and care systems are accelerating digital upskilling, with BeWell mapping 180+ courses and piloting 20 programmes. Regional case studies, from Flanders’ Alivia pilots to Campania’s anti-microbial resistance training, show how AI awareness, data analysis skills, interprofessional teamwork and strong leadership embed digital tools in daily practice and build confident, future-read1
READ MOREHelp with digitisation of healthcare needs a focus on service innovation – using a roadmap can help make implementation more successful. Key Points Service innovation is a key element for the future of Europe’s health and care. Cities, regions, and sites working on health and care can benefit from using a service innovation roadmap. Successful implementation of new services needs t1
READ MORENew Clinical Pathways for Parkinson’s Patients An overview of the vCare design of a clinical pathway, by using the specific example of Parkinson’s disease. Key Points There is a major systematic gap in what is on offer in terms of rehabilitation to patients with Parkinson’s disease. vCare combines an individualised clinical p athway, that has been activated by a clinician,1
READ MOREThe Telemedicine Community Readiness Tool proves its worth in supporting communities internationally on their journey towards expanded telemedicine use. Key Points Empowering communities, while preparing for long-term telemedicine implementation and use, is vital. It can encourage telemedicine deployment during ongoing waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Telemedicine Community 1
READ MORECrises pose opportunities as well as threats. The COVID-19 outbreak is a key example. As a result, digital health use is expanding. Dramatic changes to models of patient care are occurring with new technologies, digital solutions and organisational approaches. Mobile apps are coming to the fore. The use of virtual care is likely to be consolidated. A digital-first approach can work, and the E1
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People need to talk; stakeholders need to network. Both activities are needed in order to build roadmaps for future directions in the field of active and healthy ageing. ENGAGED http:/1
READ MORECritical Success Factors Related to Legislation, Regulation and Security The MOMENTUM thematic network was a European Commission funded initiative aimed at encouraging the sharing of knowledge about introducing telemedicine services into routine care ( telemedicine-momentum.eu ). The people involved in the network were telemedicine practitioners or “doers”: he
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