For the lunchtime session of our final HTN Now Focus event of 2021, we were joined by a panel of guests from across the NHS, who shared their experiences of digital transformation in social care and care in the community. As well as discussing learnings, best practice and practical approaches […]
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Research study explores use of AI chatbots for health conditions
Researchers from the University of Westminster, with support from University College London (UCL), have published a new paper that explores the use of chatbots and virtual assistants for health conditions. The paper – entitled ‘Health chatbots acceptability moderated by perceived stigma and severity: a cross-sectional survey’ was published 8 December in […]
Video: Hampshire Hospitals share learnings from their digital journey
As part of our latest HTN Now event series, we were joined by a team from Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, who shared learnings and experiences from their digital journey, which included the implementation of virtual wards and new digital systems for their maternity and ITU [Intensive Therapy Unit] wards. […]
Laura Wade-Gery review and recommendations released by UK Gov
The UK Government has published an overview of the Laura Wade-Gery review into data, digital and tech in the NHS. An overview of the independent report – which informed Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid’s proposal to merge NHSX and NHS Digital into NHS England and Improvement, along with […]
University Hospitals of North Midlands publish analysis used to develop prediction tool
Researchers from the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust and Staffordshire University, have published a new report into their analysis of hospital admission data used to develop a predictive tool. The paper, entitled: ‘A predictive model for identifying patients at risk of delayed transfer of care: a retrospective, cross-sectional […]
Invitation to tender for new research project into Equality Impact Assessments
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO), an independent organisation which works to identify, explore and tackle ethnic inequalities in healthcare, has put out an invitation to tender for research into how tech, treatments and innovations are impacted by Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs). The Observatory, which is supported by NHS […]
Study highlights effectiveness of digital interventions for increasing physical activity
A research study, believed to be the first of its kind, has explored the effectiveness of digital technologies used as interventions for increasing physical activity, with the analysis focusing on the effectiveness based on socioeconomic status. The study, entitled: ‘The effectiveness of digital interventions for increasing physical activity in individuals of […]
First research study published using GM Care Record
The first research paper to use data from the Greater Manchester Care Record has been published in The Lancet. The paper, entitled: ‘Temporal trends in primary care-recorded self-harm during and beyond the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: Time series analysis of electronic healthcare records for 2.8 million patients in […]
Northern Care Alliance aligns Green Plan with digital transformation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA), which brings staff and services together from two trusts, has announced that it is to align its ‘Green Plan’ with other ‘existing priorities’, including digital transformation. According to the NCA, which is comprised of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The […]
Video: University Hospital Southampton NHS FT shares its digital strategy and ICS approach
Earlier this month as part of HTN Now, we welcomed Adrian Byrne, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust (UHS) to reveal the organisation’s new digital strategy, and how it relates to its Integrated Care System. Adrian covered the wider goals that UHS has about the ICS landscape, […]
