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🌟 Next-Level Nursing: Virtual Reality in Pediatric Care 🌟 Imagine a day in your future nursing career where you can significantly ease the anxiety and pain of your young patients with just a headset. A recent study published in Frontiers in Digital Health, led by Sylvie Bernaerts and her team, demonstrates the powerful impact of Virtual Reality (VR) in pediatric care settings. "Relaxation-VR," the VR application tested in the study, has shown remarkable results in reducing stress, pain, and anxiety among hospitalized children, offering a non-invasive way to enhance patient care. This tool not only provides distraction during painful procedures but also supports nurses in creating a comforting environment for their patients. As nurses, understanding and embracing such technologies could be a part of your toolkit for transforming patient experiences. Learn more about how VR is being integrated into pediatric healthcare and how you might use it in your nursing practice: Read the full study here: https://loom.ly/nrTctb4 #NursingInnovation #PediatricCare #VirtualReality #FutureOfNursing

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🧐 Ever wondered how often your routine lab tests are ordered and what it means for our healthcare system? 🧪 I'm excited to share our newly published research article, "Analyzing Laboratory Test Utilization Trends in Belgian Primary Care: A Decade of Insights with International Perspectives," in BMC Primary Care! Our study dives deep into a decade's worth of data, examining laboratory test utilization trends in primary care settings in Belgium. With 165 million test records analyzed, we uncovered key patterns and trends that affect healthcare delivery and cost-effectiveness. Key Highlights: 📌 A subtle annual increase in lab test orders per patient. 📌 Consistency in the most frequently ordered lab tests across diverse populations. 📌 The need to optimize test utilization to enhance diagnostic relevance and healthcare quality. Thank you to my supervisor Nicolas Delvaux and special appreciation to INTEGO and THIN for their invaluable datasets. 📄 Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eFRp9fZb #HealthcareInsights #LaboratoryTesting #PrimaryCare #BMCPrimaryCare #HealthcareOptimization #EMRdata

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🍀#patientcentred thinking and working is one of the #key elements in #integratedcare International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC) Stefan Gijssels Marie Van de Putte Gijs VanPottelbergh 📪this is one of the #key elements of working in small teams at #caring neighbourhoods Zorgzaam Leuven 👍#integratedcare and #patientcentricity has to be in #allpolicies

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Cybersecurity for patient monitoring: You're connected but are you protected? The digitisation of healthcare has given caregivers the power to access, analyse, manage, and share data in ways never before possible. It has also made your medical devices, systems, networks, and hospital data highly vulnerable to cybercrime. During this session we will demonstrate how we can collaborate with you to minimise cybersecurity threats to your patient monitoring fleet. Register here: https://lnkd.in/epSd5rQs

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Thrilled to share the officiall presentation of #FamedStider! Ergonomic, two-column patient transport trolley created just for you! #FamedSTRIDER is the quintessence of ergonomics and mobility. A patient transport trolley designed for quick and safe movement through hospital corridors. 🌟The solid two-column structure based on large wheels makes it easy to roll the stroller and overcome unevenness. 🌟Side rails along the entire length of the bed protect the patient against falling, and ergonomic solutions, implemented to improve the comfort of medical staff, allow them to fully focus on the patient's needs. 🌟The X-ray transparent bed is made of HPL material and enables imaging of the patient using a C-arm or an X-ray cassette. 🌟A dedicated mattress and zero transfer space enable quick and safe transfer of the patient from the wheelchair to the operating table or hospital bed. #FamedStider #FamedZywiec #Patienttrolly #Patienttransport #Ergonomicsolutions #Healthcare #Leaderhealthcare

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A publication in June 2009 about #openEHR in the EHR-special by the Dutch Magazine for Healthcare Administration and Information. Martin van der Meer of CODE24 predicted 15 years ago that it will be a matter of time before suppliers embrace openEHR. It took 'a while', but this prediction now appears to be gradually coming true internationally, but also in the Netherlands. Credits to Martin and CODE24 for their vision and perseverance. Thanks to Jenny Luco openEHR NL openEHR International openEHR UK openEHR Sverige Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport Nictiz CumuluZ Santeon mProve ziekenhuizen RSO Nederland Nedap Healthcare HEALTH-RI Stichting HL7 Nederland NVZ | Nederlandse Vereniging van Ziekenhuizen VZVZ Better vitagroup Cambio Group Tietoevry DIPS AS Ocean Health Systems The Nordic Interoperability Project EY USoft Sitra Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Informatica (NVKI) European Commission NFU - Nederlandse Federatie van Universitair Medische Centra Maastricht UMC+ Zuyderland DataHub Maastricht HiGHmed Coöperatie VGZ CZ RSO Zuid-Limburg HealthNoord UKDHC #EHDS #MasterclassopenEHR #FHIR #OMOP

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🤝 We are joining forces with Healthcare SMPLX because we believe in a better #PatientExperience through a holistic approach to care. ✨ Our Methodology: - Comprehensive analysis of care pathways - Optimization with insights from directly involved parties - Use of Metro Mapping for clear visualization of improvement points - Implementation of data-driven improvements to accurately measure and secure effects 🔍 What does this deliver? - Improved care processes truly tailored to patient needs - Sustainable improvements in care quality and patient experience 🔗 Want to know more about how this approach can help improve the care experience in your organization? Watch the video and get in touch! 👇 #Healthcare #CareOptimization #MetroMapping #DataDrivenDecisions https://lnkd.in/e8dQJ3gS

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Don't miss the Digital Health Session at 15:45 at the EULAR Congress today! This insightful session will be chaired by Prof. Nina Østerås and PhD Lise Verhoef. Explore diverse perspectives on digital health applications in Rheumatology and discover how digital health is revolutionizing patient care, the benefits it brings, and the challenges we face in this rapidly evolving field. Be prepared for an engaging discussion on the critical points of digital health and how we can harness its full potential to enhance patient outcomes. Sara Badreh Wirström, Andreas Dam, Vincenzo Venerito, Diederik De Cock  #EULAR2024 #DigitalHealth #Rheumatology #PatientCare 

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🇧🇪 The high-level conference Health-related needs as drivers for healthcare policy and innovation, organised by the FAMHP, NIHDI, and KCE - Federaal Kenniscentrum voor de Gezondheidszorg - Centre Fédéral d'Expertise des Soins de Santé , has officially kicked off! 🏥 During this conference, we will explore how health-related needs can shape the future of healthcare systems, featuring insightful discussions and panel sessions with experts from Member States, EU institutions, international organisations, and academia. 📰 Want to know more? Dive into the report on unmet health-related needs: https://lnkd.in/ekxD347n 🩺 Let's collaborate towards a more needs-driven healthcare system across Europe! #HealthNeedsConference #EU2024BE

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As Sebastian Schmidt writes it below: A simple math question: If treatment in Belgium for cancer when diagnosed in stage I costs 11k, and stage IV costs 88k, how many screening CTs for € 200 can you do for the saved costs?

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Of the importance to monitor resistance to DTG in children

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🗣 CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS In view of a forthcoming issue of "Les Cahiers du Digital" dedicated to digital transformation in healthcare, the Digital Lab is looking for authors (Fr/En) willing to provide a chapter dealing with a specific topic related to the theme in question. Proposals (title + max. 500-word abstract) can be submitted until September 2, 2024. Information & contact: digitallab@uliege.be    The purpose of the “Les Cahiers du Digital” collection is to introduce the public to the major challenges of digital transformation, drawing on the contributions of experts with recognized field knowledge on the subject. Written in a clear, accessible style, and each focusing on a specific theme, these publications are aimed not only at our students, but also at any reader wishing to learn more about these challenges, whatever their field of expertise. All issues are available on www.digitallab.be.   Digital Wallonia Université de Liège #eHealth #digital #healthcare

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I attende the 24 International Conference on Integrated Care in Belfast (22-24 April) to present results of a process evaluation of our pyschosocial behaviour intervention for people living with HIV of African descent in Belgium. My presentation was under the session on "Innovations in delivering better health outcomes for traditionally excluded populations". The conference gathered around 1000 reserachers, healthcare providers, managers, and expert patients to exchange on how to make Integrated care a reality for people and communities. The main take aways from my presentation are:  - As a “social disease”, HIV requires more than a clinical approach and the role of peer and social support should be given due importance for some patients especially those with a migration background; -  Stuctural determinants such as social vulnerability and economical precarity plus migration related proplems that some patients struggle with remain major barriers to good health outcomes (quality of life) and should be taken seriously on a policy level. - More collaboration rather than competetion is needed in HIV care. Clinical care given by HRCs is extremely valuable and important but it can be complimented by the pyschososcial support provided by community-based interventions, so that the combination of both leads to better quality of life for people living with HIV.

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AI in Healthcare - Hype or help? A new Massive Open Online Course of KU Leuven on edX, starting June 17 This course is intended to empower you as a healthcare professional or scholar with knowledge on: general principles of AI, the added value of AI in healthcare, and associated data, ethics, and regulatory boundaries. The course considers AI in healthcare, both from the perspective of the healthcare professional who wants to be able to evaluate benefits, limitations, and pitfalls of (working with) AI; as well as from the developer’s perspective, who needs to be aware of the technical background in establishing and validating algorithms for AI applications, as well as of the healthcare context. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eVr_UHF8 Faculteit Geneeskunde KU Leuven Faculty of Medicine VAIA - Vlaamse AI Academie Leuven.AI UZ Leuven https://lnkd.in/epsFKQcJ

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Advancing Healthcare Innovation and Regulatory Excellence at the 2024 SAAPI Conference At the 2024 SAAPI Conference, held at the CSIR International Convention Centre, SAHPRA CEO Dr. Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela delivered a compelling keynote address focused on SAHPRA’s mission to provide safe, efficacious, and quality medicines and health products. Emphasizing the importance of patient safety and access, Dr. Semete-Makokotlela highlighted SAHPRA's commitment to being agile and responsive while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficacy. She also stressed the importance of collaboration, indicating that SAHPRA is open to engagement with various stakeholders to improve access to essential health products for South Africans. The conference theme, "Engage and Empower: Pushing the Frontiers of the Pharma Industry," was further explored through presentations by various SAHPRA officials. Discussions covered the reliance approach to medicines registration, safety signal management, and the use of e-signatures to enhance document integrity. The event underscored SAHPRA's dedication to innovative regulatory practices and their efforts to streamline processes, ultimately aiming to foster a responsive and accessible healthcare system. This aligns perfectly with Vicore Health’s commitment to regulatory excellence and innovation. Vicore Health is dedicated to advancing healthcare by supporting regulatory frameworks that enhance drug safety, efficacy, and access, thereby contributing to a robust pharmaceutical industry capable of meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the population. This synergy highlights the potential for greater harmonization and collaboration in the pharmaceutical sector, driving forward shared goals of improving public health outcomes. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/dBRpPWKf #PharmaInnovation #HealthcareReform #SAAPI2024 #SAHPRA #PatientSafety #RegulatoryExcellence #HealthcareAccess #PharmaIndustry #PublicHealth #Efficacy #QualityMedicines #PharmaceuticalRegulation Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eBSzzkZa

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🩺📘 Another enriching ECG masterclass with Dr. luc de wolf. The insights gained during these sessions are invaluable to our annotators and team, and help us improve our ECG annotation services even more! ✨ Some key topics covered in this session: 💗 Understanding risk factors for atrial fibrillation and its impacts on heart health. 🔬 Mastery over ECG morphology—essential for accurate diagnosis. 📉 Dr. de Wolf's structured approach to interpreting Byteflies ECG multi-lead patch and conventional Holter data is crucial for effective patient monitoring. 🔗 Can our cardiac telemonitoring and annotation services help you improve the quality of care? Talk to us! https://lnkd.in/eNx4-T3M #Cardiology #ECGMasterclass #HeartHealth #HealthTech

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Katrien and Immad will be sharing insights and expertise on our POCT solutions, today at the Sciensano Symposium on Diagnostic and surveillance of infectious diseases in Brussels. See you there! #PointofCare #HealthcareInnovation #Aidian

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