Wat is de toekomst van zorg op afstand in Vlaanderen? Dat was de centrale vraag van het event van 17 juni. 100 deelnemers dachten hier samen over na. Studiebezoeken aan andere Europese regio's toonden dat daar reeds op grote schaal met telecare en telehealth gewerkt en geëxperimenteerd wordt.
Ideagen is an initiative by Enterprise Ireland that is designed to inspire, inform and connect Ireland's brightest innovators and entrepreneurs. By bringing together researchers, sectoral experts and entrepreneurs, Ideagen aims to stimulate the next wave of research collaborations and market-led business innovations.
Presentation by: Andrew Macfarlane
Commercialisation & Centre Manager, CASALA
The Netwell Centre • Dundalk Institute of Technology • Dundalk • Co. Louth • Ireland
E: andrew.macfarlane@casala.ie
W: www.casala.ie - Working with Industry in Applied Research, Innovation through to Commercialisation.
W: www.netwellcentre.org - Transforming Communities, Environments & Technologies for Ageing-in-Place.
Integrated health & social care: service transformation supported by technolo...flanderscare
Wat is de toekomst van zorg op afstand in Vlaanderen? Dat was de centrale vraag van het event van 17 juni. 100 deelnemers dachten hier samen over na. Studiebezoeken aan andere Europese regio's toonden dat daar reeds op grote schaal met telecare en telehealth gewerkt en geëxperimenteerd wordt.
Wat is de toekomst van zorg op afstand in Vlaanderen? Dat was de centrale vraag van het event van 17 juni. 100 deelnemers dachten hier samen over na. Studiebezoeken aan andere Europese regio's toonden dat daar reeds op grote schaal met telecare en telehealth gewerkt en geëxperimenteerd wordt.
Ideagen is an initiative by Enterprise Ireland that is designed to inspire, inform and connect Ireland's brightest innovators and entrepreneurs. By bringing together researchers, sectoral experts and entrepreneurs, Ideagen aims to stimulate the next wave of research collaborations and market-led business innovations.
Presentation by: Andrew Macfarlane
Commercialisation & Centre Manager, CASALA
The Netwell Centre • Dundalk Institute of Technology • Dundalk • Co. Louth • Ireland
E: andrew.macfarlane@casala.ie
W: www.casala.ie - Working with Industry in Applied Research, Innovation through to Commercialisation.
W: www.netwellcentre.org - Transforming Communities, Environments & Technologies for Ageing-in-Place.
Integrated health & social care: service transformation supported by technolo...flanderscare
Wat is de toekomst van zorg op afstand in Vlaanderen? Dat was de centrale vraag van het event van 17 juni. 100 deelnemers dachten hier samen over na. Studiebezoeken aan andere Europese regio's toonden dat daar reeds op grote schaal met telecare en telehealth gewerkt en geëxperimenteerd wordt.
Large Scale roll-out of telehealth/Telecare : approach and examples – Scotla...flanderscare
Wat is de toekomst van zorg op afstand in Vlaanderen? Dat was de centrale vraag van het event van 17 juni. 100 deelnemers dachten hier samen over na. Studiebezoeken aan andere Europese regio's toonden dat daar reeds op grote schaal met telecare en telehealth gewerkt en geëxperimenteerd wordt.
Introduction on the position WHO is taking on assistive technology with references to
technological research, methodological research and data collection - The GATE initiative
CAPS2014 - ICT for Ageing & Digital Social PlatformsCAPS2020
CAPS2014 Conference
July 2
Session: CAPS in a wider landscape
Speaker: Horst Kraemer, Scientific/Technical Project Officer, Digital Social platform Unit, European Commission’s DG Connect
How can patients and providers best contribute to the HTA process?EUnetHTA
How can patients and providers best contribute to the HTA process? Anna Nachtnebel, LBI-HTA, Simone Warren, ZIN
Presentation from the 3rd face to face training course for EUnetHTA Stakeholders organised by EUnetHTA JA2 WP2; April 23rd, 2015, Brussels.
Large Scale roll-out of telehealth/Telecare : approach and examples – Scotla...flanderscare
Wat is de toekomst van zorg op afstand in Vlaanderen? Dat was de centrale vraag van het event van 17 juni. 100 deelnemers dachten hier samen over na. Studiebezoeken aan andere Europese regio's toonden dat daar reeds op grote schaal met telecare en telehealth gewerkt en geëxperimenteerd wordt.
Introduction on the position WHO is taking on assistive technology with references to
technological research, methodological research and data collection - The GATE initiative
CAPS2014 - ICT for Ageing & Digital Social PlatformsCAPS2020
CAPS2014 Conference
July 2
Session: CAPS in a wider landscape
Speaker: Horst Kraemer, Scientific/Technical Project Officer, Digital Social platform Unit, European Commission’s DG Connect
How can patients and providers best contribute to the HTA process?EUnetHTA
How can patients and providers best contribute to the HTA process? Anna Nachtnebel, LBI-HTA, Simone Warren, ZIN
Presentation from the 3rd face to face training course for EUnetHTA Stakeholders organised by EUnetHTA JA2 WP2; April 23rd, 2015, Brussels.
This presentation explains the different actions of the ICT priority, as part of Horizont 2020 programme. These actions that will be launched in 2014-2015 in support of entrepreunership in ICT; support for definition & implementation of Inducement Prizes and support for precommercial procurement.
eHealth Summit: "EU Address: The EU eHealth Strategy: Connecting Member State...3GDR
Slides from National eHealth Summit, 30 Sept 2015 at Carton House, Kildare: Dr Tapani Phia, Head of Unit, eHealth & Health Technology Assessment, European Commission.
#eHealthSummit15
http://www.ehealthsummit.ie
http://mhealthinsight.com/2015/09/25/mhealth-insights-from-the-ehealth-summit/
Building a Community of Practice for people in charge of HTA disseminationPatrice Chalon
Presentation at the 12th Annual Meeting of the HTAi (Oslo, Norway, June 15-17th, 2015).
Background
EUnetHTA, the European network for Health Technology Assessment has for about a decade comprehensively dealt with various HTA production aspects. However, dissemination of the final HTA report was yet to be addressed. In order to identify best practices in this field, a Community of Practice (CoP) was initiated with the aim of bringing together people in charge of HTA dissemination amongst EUnetHTA members.
Objectives
To describe the building process and first results of the EUnetHTA Community of Practice on dissemination.
Methods
The objective of the CoP was defined by a work-team. Potential participants were identified from all EUnetHTA Partners, and as a first step a webinar was organised to present interested participants with the concept and objective of the CoP. Subsequently, a workshop was organised to share knowledge and plan future activities.
Results
44 people from 25 agencies in 18 countries joined the CoP. Of these, 25 participated in the webinar and confirmed the utility of the CoP. The workshop brought together 17 people and resulted in identification of crucial steps in the HTA dissemination process, knowledge exchange about dissemination actions, and main topics of interest to the CoP. A series of Webinars provided by the CoP members themselves has been set up, two webinars has already been conducted, and a third is planned later this year.
Conclusion
The CoP provides a suited format for formally exchanging information about dissemination of HTA reports and establishing best practices together with peers. Best practices identified through the workshop and the webinars will be compiled in a best practice document. Further activities will be planned in the future, including the consideration of stakeholder involvement.
eHealth - the eu policy perspective (2012)Marc Lange
The objective of this presentation is to provide a national audience with an overview of how eHealth is being viewed and what is being done on eHealth at European level.
Current regulations regarding eHealth in Europe by Frank Lievens, Executive Secretariat ISfTeH Director, Managing Director Lievens-Lanckman bvba, Belgium
FRACTALS will start on September 2014 and will distribute a total grant support of 5,5 m€ to 50-60 SMEs to develop FI-WARE based applications for the Agricultural Sector. The FRACTALS Open Call will be launched at the end of November 2014, while the Call will remain open until the 28th of February 2015.
Towards digital homes for ageing: Evidence-based policy lessons - Stephanie ...CARER+ Project
Smart Homecare - CARER+ Final Conference, Paris, 27th March 2015
Dr Stephanie Carretero
Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS)
The European Commission’s Research-Based Policy Support Organisation
FRACTALS is a project that started on September 1 2014 and will distribute a total grant support of 5,52
m € to 50‐60 SMEs and Web entrepreneurs from all over Europe to develop Future Internet based
applications for the Agricultural Sector. The FRACTALS Open Call has been launched on 30 November, while the Call will remain open until the 28 of February 2015.
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Smart Homecare - CARER+ Final Conference, Paris, 27th March 2015
Markku Markkula
President of the European Committee of the Regions (CoR)
CoR Guidelines about Active Healthy Ageing
Long term community care in oecd countries - colomboCARER+ Project
Smart Homecare - CARER+ Final Conference, Paris, 27th March 2015
Recent trends in the provision and financing of long-term community care in OECD countries, and policy implications
Francesca Colombo, Head of Health Division
Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs
CARER+ in Practice Piloting with cognitive stimulation practice- AcedoCARER+ Project
Carer+ Final Conference - Smart Homecare, 27 March 2015, Paris
Piloting the Carer+ learning resources and training programme in Spain: local framework and results
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
Navigating Challenges: Mental Health, Legislation, and the Prison System in B...Guillermo Rivera
This conference will delve into the intricate intersections between mental health, legal frameworks, and the prison system in Bolivia. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by mental health professionals working within the legislative and correctional landscapes. Topics of discussion will include the prevalence and impact of mental health issues among the incarcerated population, the effectiveness of existing mental health policies and legislation, and potential reforms to enhance the mental health support system within prisons.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Explore our infographic on 'Essential Metrics for Palliative Care Management' which highlights key performance indicators crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of palliative care services.
This visual guide breaks down important metrics across four categories: Patient-Centered Metrics, Care Efficiency Metrics, Quality of Life Metrics, and Staff Metrics. Each section is designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and improve care delivery for patients facing serious illnesses. Understand how to implement these metrics in your palliative care practices for better outcomes and higher satisfaction levels.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
The Importance of Community Nursing Care.pdfAD Healthcare
NDIS and Community 24/7 Nursing Care is a specific type of support that may be provided under the NDIS for individuals with complex medical needs who require ongoing nursing care in a community setting, such as their home or a supported accommodation facility.
Overview of European Commission funding in the area of ICT for Ageing Well - Komarek
1. Overview of EC funding in the
area of ICT for Ageing Well
Jan Komarek
Digital Social Platforms
DG Communications Networks, Content and Technology,
European Commission
2. ICT for Ageing Well brings
triple win for Europe
Healthy & good
quality life of
European citizens
Growth &
expansion of
EU industry
Sustainable &
efficient care
systems
3. EC support through
Framework Programme Seven (FP7)
More than 35 projects in ICT and ageing EC support of some 125
mil. EUR until 2013
Horizon 2020 is a continuation for the period 2014-2020
Support goes to :
- Advanced Prototypes in ICT and ageing:
• Cognitive support
• Service and entertainment robotics
• Smart environments for early intervention
• Open Systems, Reference Architectures, Platforms
- Roadmaps, ethics, standards, International cooperation
4. Competitiveness and Innovation
Programme (CIP)
14 projects in ICT and ageing with EC support of some 50 mil. EUR
with 50 regions and some 12000 users involved until 2013
Horizon 2020 is a continuation for the period 2014-2020
Support goes to large scale pilots using existing technology.
Focus is on evidence, organisation change, business models
Building on regional activities
•Topics of the past calls:
•- Multiple Chronic diseases
•- Cognitive impairment
•- Integrated Care
•- Fall prevention and detection
•- Skills & carers
5. •Horizon 2020
• A single programme bringing together three separate
programmes/initiatives:
• The 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7)
• Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP)
• European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
• Coupling research to innovation – from research to retail,
all forms of innovation
• Focus on societal challenges facing European society e.g.
health and ageing, clean energy and transport
• Simplified access, for all companies, universities, institutes
in all EU countries and beyond
6. •Horizon 2020
• 7 472 million € for Health, demographic change and wellbeing
• Objectives
• Translating science to benefit citizens
• Improve health outcomes
• Support a competitive health & care sector
• Test and demonstrate new health & care models,
approaches and tools
• Promote healthy and active ageing
7. •H2020 – Call 1 - closed on 15/04/2014
•PHC 19 – 2014: Advancing active and healthy ageing with ICT:
Service robotics within assisted living environments
•PHC 20 – 2014: Advancing active and healthy ageing with ICT: ICT
solutions for independent living with cognitive impairment
•PHC 21 – 2015: Advancing active and healthy ageing with ICT: Early
risk detection and intervention
•PHC 22 – 2015: Promoting mental wellbeing in the ageing
population
•H2020 – Call 2 - closes on 21/04/2015
• PHC 21 – 2015: Advancing active and healthy ageing with ICT: Early
risk detection and intervention
• PHC 25 – 2015: Advanced ICT systems and services for Integrated
Care
8. The Ambient Assisted Living Joint
Programme (AAL JP1)
Joint financial support each year (2008-2013):
around 25 mil. EUR from the EC and
around 25 mil. EUR from the Participating countries
The programme will continue for the period 2014-2020
Participating countries' rules of research programmes' apply
Topics of the past calls:
- Chronic conditions
- Social Interaction
- Self-serve society
- Mobility
- Home Care
- Supporting Occupation in Life
9. The call 2014: Care for the future
Published on 28th March and it was closed on 26th June 2014
The call 2015: Living actively and independently at home
Published on 26 February 2015 and it closes on 28 May 2015.
Countries participating: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark,
Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland
The Active and Assisted Living Joint
Programme (AAL JP2)
10. Thank you for your attention!
• Further Information:
• Digital Agenda for Europe
http://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/living-online/ehealth-and-
ageing
• Active Assisted Living Joint Programme
http://www.aal-europe.eu/
• Contact:
CNECT-ICT4ageing@ec.europa.eu OR
jan.komarek@ec.europa.eu