Presentation abstract My presentation about smart digital solutions for supporting patient adherence consists of three main parts. At first I will give a brief insight into adherence and problems regarding polypharmacy. Secondly I am going to introduce different digital solutions that are already used and accepted by patients and healthcare specialists around the world. In…
Presentation abstract During the last 20 years, Estonia has built up a digital society. At the same time, the amount of data has grown, and digital solutions are essential in the everyday work process of any medical professional. In my presentation, I will cover the main changes which help caregivers to manage growing workloads and…
Presentation abstract While the field of eHealth is increasing, patients often find it difficult to select an appropriate healthrelated smartphone application. They seek help from their health care professionals, but they also struggle to evaluate and recommend high-quality apps. Several evaluation instruments exist; however, they were not developed using a systematic approach and / or…
Patient-centered care and rational use of medicines: The case of hypertension Workshop abstract Management of hypertension is recognized as the most effective way to prevent target organ damages and to reduce the cardiovascular mortality. Even though there is extensive evidence on benefits of lifestyle modification and antihypertensive treatment, many patients with hypertension do not reach…
Brief biographies Tiina Jokinen has graduated from the University of Tartu, majoring in the English language and literature; Postgraduate courses: Moscow Academy of Foreign Trade, 1987; airline handling coordinator and tarification; 1990, 1991, 1992, 1995; IATA advanced marketing, 1998. Professional career: 1984-1988 Estonian Ministry of Agriculture, specialist of foreign trade; 1988-1989 Estonian Academy of Sciences,…
Presentation abstract If we want to improve patient experiences and outcomes, it is critical to develop a solution or software that delivers the right information to the right people at the right time. In addition, strong data analysis and a need for speed to impact healthcare delivery and improve patient experience are vital. The presentation will cover the following topics (together with…
