MobiHealth News June 9, 2021
Global healthcare leaders at the #HIMSS21Europe conference have called for the development of self-care apps, the enhancement of digital literacy and the transformation of clinician-patient communication to empower patients.
Healthcare is being democratised through the internet and wider availability of digital services. Apps are being developed, which can inspire healthier behaviours and encourage patients to share their experiences. However digital literacy needs to be improved to better incorporate patients in decision-making.
The ‘Empowering patients in the Digital Age‘ panel consisted of Dr Kristine Sørensen, Founder and Director, Global Health Literacy Academy, Denmark, Graham Prestwich, Public and Patient Engagement Lead, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), UK, and Dr Xènia Acebes Roldán, Managing Director of Healthcare Services, and Dr...