healthcare professionals

Reimagining Doctoral Education: Broadening Skills for Employability

The CHAMELEONS project (Championing a Multi-sectoral Education and Learning Experience to Open New pathways for doctoral Students) aims to redesign doctoral education to improve employability in academic and non-academic settings. By co-designing modules with stakeholders from academia, industry, and patient organizations, the project developed interdisciplinary and intersectoral curricula that focus on networking, user-centered research design, and career planning. These modules...

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Smart Home Applications: Supporting Cognitive Health in Aging Populations

We investigated how smart home applications (SMAs) can support cognitive health for older adults. These technologies, combining sensors, automation, and digital interfaces, help monitor cognitive and physical conditions, provide cognitive training, and facilitate social connections. By focusing on usability, accessibility, and user-centric design, SMAs have the potential to improve independence and quality of life for older individuals. (more…)

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Leveraging Patient-Generated Data for Better MS Care

We explored how healthcare professionals (HCPs) perceive and utilize patient-generated health data (PGHD) from mobile health (mHealth) solutions in managing multiple sclerosis (MS). Through interviews and participatory workshops, we found that HCPs valued subjective data, such as patient habits, lifestyles, and fatigue-inducing activities, but faced challenges in making this data actionable. These findings highlight the potential of mHealth in fostering...

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Emerging Personalization Elements in Finnish Primary Healthcare

We explored how healthcare professionals in Finnish primary healthcare integrate personalization into their practices, focusing on the role of information technology (IT). Through semi-structured interviews, we identified three themes: enablers such as electronic health records and clinical guidelines, service delivery practices like baseline assessment and progress monitoring, and the incorporation of patient characteristics, including habits, life situations, and motivation. Our...

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Personalizing Physiotherapy Through Data-Driven Posture Scanning

We investigated how digital posture scanning data can enhance and personalize physiotherapy services. Through a case study of a posture scan recording system (PSRS), we identified three key roles of posture scanning: diagnosing conditions, visualizing data for shared decision-making, and evaluating treatment impact. These findings illustrate how integrating digital tools into care pathways can empower both patients and professionals in...

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Building Resilient Teleconsultation Systems Post-COVID-19

We analyzed the rapid adoption of teleconsultation systems during the first wave of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for sustainable implementation beyond the pandemic. Our insights reveal that while these systems proved valuable in maintaining healthcare access, there is a risk of lacking integration into broader organizational structures. We propose strategies to ensure teleconsultation remains effective, addressing design, training, and policy...

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Mapping Health Information Technology Training for Future Doctors in the EU

We explored how many medical schools in the European Union teach students about digital health, such as electronic health records and telemedicine. Out of 302 schools, fewer than 30% included digital health training in their programs. Even when offered, these courses were not evenly distributed across countries. Our findings show a need for more consistent digital health education in medical...

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Healthcare Professionals’ Insights on Patient-Generated Health Data for Chronic Care

This study explores how healthcare professionals (HCPs) view the integration of patient-generated health data from self-management mHealth solutions into clinical care. Interviews with 23 HCPs from Finland, Spain, and Switzerland reveal optimism about the potential of PGHD for monitoring, prevention, research, and enhancing transparency in care. However, concerns about data utility and integration remain barriers to full adoption.

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