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Naples, Italy – Healthcare professionals and digital innovation experts gathered at the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II on January 28-29 for the "Healthcare Processes Based on Innovations and Digital Technologies" conference, held as part of the EU-funded e-Hospital4Future project. 

The conference provided a platform for discussions on the future of digital healthcare, bringing together a diverse group of professionals dedicated to advancing healthcare through technology.

Topics and speakers

• "Patient Safety" Berit Irene Helgheim, Molde University College (Norway)
• "Data-driven Healthcare" Ivo Pereira, Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (Portugal)
• "Practical Workshop on Emerging AI, Mixed Reality and the Use of Simulation in Healthcare", Joachim Gregoor, Hogeslschool PXL (Belgium)
• "Evidence-based nursing by using AI" João Carlos Ferreira, Molde University College (Norway)
• "Emotional Intelligence and Stress Handeling" Janita Veinberga, Paula Stadina Kliniska Universitates slimnica (Latvia)
• "Comprehensive Patients' Health Management" Matilede Santos and Margarida Parrado, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (Portugal)

Experts and students come together

The talks and presentations were aimed at students and experienced healthcare workers, delivered and developed by various professionals.

Students getting hands on experience with Emerging AI, Mixed Reality and the Use of Simulation in Healthcare, supervised by Joachim Gregoor (in hoodie).

Berit Irene Helgheim presenting the Patient Safety learning module.

Among the presentations was “Comprehensive Patients' Health Management,” delivered by Biomedical Engineering Students Margarida Parrado and Matilde Santos.

From left: Margarida Parrado and Matilde Santos, Biomedical Engineering Students.

This presentation explored how digital tools can improve patient care and streamline collaboration between clinical and non-clinical teams.

Santos says, "This event marked a significant milestone in our work, which focuses on developing training modules for healthcare professionals, integrating soft skills, hard skills, and digital competencies."

"- This conference was an incredible opportunity to exchange knowledge, explore technological innovations, and drive the transformation of digital healthcare! I am grateful to all participants and colleagues for fostering such an inspiring environment" she continues. 

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