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Nurses have a deep distrust of AI – but transparency and training could help

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"Nurses are all for tech that enhances our skills and the patient care experience, but what we are witnessing in our hospitals is the degradation and devaluation of our nursing practice through the use of these untested technologies," she said.

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EMR implementation as a 'science'

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Demonstrating benefits The panel also discussed challenges and best practices in hospital and health data integration and sharing. " While agreeing, Dr Appanan emphasised that organisations must not forget to include the most crucial actors of health data exchange and interoperability – the patients.

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Digitalization in healthcare empowers patients

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In today’s digitalized healthcare environment, keeping the best outcomes for patients at the center of all activity increasingly depends on the smart use of medical data. Access to a consolidated overview of health data empowers patients to better manage their conditions and participate more in their healthcare.

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What can Europe to do bridge the digital health divide?

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Policy-makers in the EU are promoting an array of digital health programs, such as the European Health Data Space unveiled earlier this month. Kristine Sørensen, a digital health literacy expert based in Denmark says digital health literacy varies across countries, regions — even within families.

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OSF deploys care transition program, reduces readmission rate from 29% to 9%

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OSF HealthCare, a health system that serves Illinois and Michigan, had a big challenge: Managing the high rate of patient readmissions from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and eventually to home care. THE PROBLEM This issue stemmed largely from gaps in continuous care during transitions between these settings.

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Latest digital hospital in Thailand taps Ascom for clinical comms

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Through its Thai partner Xovic, Ascom will deliver an IT ecosystem at the 449-bed Bhadra Maha Rajanusorn Medical Centre, including its mobility devices, a software suite, the Telligence nurse call system, and integration with third-party vendors. The new hospital started operating its emergency department on 9 January.

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Adelaide virtual care project gets state backing

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It will use the health information taken from regular monitoring to promote clinical decisions and actions that will improve patient well-being and outcomes. In addition, the project will form a new digital health workforce by training doctors, nurses and allied health professionals in both hospital and primary care.