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Well, that was March: a huge month in healthcare across the globe that’s left us all wondering what comes next. Here at BMJ Future Health, we’ve been keeping our sights focused fully on what’s going on in the World of health innovation space, with a busy month of events just gone, culminating in the very first BMJ Future Health South Asia event.
But we’re not stopping there: read on for what we’ve got coming up over the next few months, including a chance to bring your biggest challenges to the fore and shape the content for this year’s event.
- Tech to save time: how the NHS can realise the benefits.
Embracing digital tools could save the NHS millions by streamlining administrative tasks and enhancing care delivery. But The Health Foundation examines which digital tools are actually saving time, which have other potential benefits, and where challenges remain. - Why strategy beats speed in introducing AI for healthcare.
Rushing the adoption of AI in healthcare can lead to poor outcomes and wasted resources. A strategic, well-planned approach is key readiness assessments, pilot projects, and robust stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable, impactful change. - Building interoperable healthcare systems: One size doesn’t fit all.
Interoperability continues to be one of healthcare’s more prominent and recurring challenges. Despite a number of initiatives aiming to close the gap, there is still no universal approach. Countries like Canada, Estonia, and Tanzania demonstrate how unique governance models and local contexts shape the path to interoperability, requiring tailored strategies for success.
- Using artificial intelligence to improve healthcare delivery in select allied health disciplines.
AI holds promise in allied health fields like physiotherapy and speech therapy, improving diagnostic accuracy, personalising treatments, and enhancing efficiency. However, challenges such as data privacy, system integration issues, and the need for human oversight must be addressed for effective implementation. - Designing inclusive clinical trials: how researchers can drive change to improve diversity.
To improve diversity in clinical trials, researchers must address recruitment barriers and account for socio-economic factors. Designing inclusive trials ensures broader population representation, making results more applicable and advancing health equity in healthcare outcomes. - Impact of digital assistive technologies on the quality of life for people with dementia.
DATs can enhance autonomy, social interaction, and safety for people with dementia. While most studies report positive effects, some highlight negative outcomes like anxiety or resistance to technology, underscoring the importance of personalised solutions to maximise benefits.