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Den 4 juni höll Terese Lindberg sin docentföreläsning vid Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, vid Institutionen för hälsa. Föreläsningen hade titeln Hälsa i det digitala samhället och fokuserade på de möjligheter och utmaningar som följer med digitaliseringens ökade roll inom hälsoområdet. Lindberg presenterade centrala delar av regeringens digitaliseringsstrategi och hur den kopplas till utvecklingen av e-hälsa. Hon redogjorde även för hur olika regioner i Sverige ser på tillämpningen av digital vård, med varierande prioriteringar, förutsättningar och strategier. I samband med den efterföljande frågestunden belyste Lindberg, hur digitala lösningar kan bidra till effektivisering inom vården, men även vilka hinder som kan uppstå vid…

Therése Andersson presented her doctoral research proposal in applied health technology. The session included a constructive and engaging discussion with Joakim Niklasson, Elina Mikaelsson Midlöv, and Helén Dellkvist. Sincere thanks to all who contributed with their time, insights, and valuable feedback.

We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Nauman Ghazi has successfully defended her licentiate thesis titled:"From Sleep Monitoring to Digital Determinants: Understanding the Role of Technology in Older Adults' Sleep Health." Her research explores how technology can be leveraged to monitor and enhance sleep health in older adults, exploring the interplay between sleep monitoring tools and the broader determinants of healthy sleeping. This work not only contributes to increased knowledge of sleep health but also provides a foundation for innovative, technology-driven interventions to support aging populations. Sarah’s accomplishment marks an important milestone in her academic journey, and her insights contribute…

Stort tack till alla som deltog i TIHApersonaldagar. Det är glädjande att så många kunde vara med och bidra till givande diskussioner och gemensamma aktiviteter. Dagarna fylldes med värdefulla presentationer, föreläsningar, arbetsmiljöarbete och inte minst trevlig samvaro. Vi ser fram emot att bygga vidare på den gemenskap och kunskap vi har skapat tillsammans. Tack för ert engagemang!

In an outstanding display of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, Ph.D. students Alper Idrisoglu and Johan Flyborg presented their impressive study at the International Conference on Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (ICBCB) 2024 in Tokyo. Their study, "Oral Health Parameter-Based Mini-Mental State Examination (Score) Indication Using Machine Learning," has not only showcased the prowess of our institution but also opened new avenues in the fields of oral health and cognitive function. This research utilizes distinguished machine learning algorithms to analyze oral health parameters as indicators of Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores. By doing so, Idrisoglu and Flyborg have developed a novel approach…

Alper was honored with an invitation to participate in a symposium centered on the exploration of voice and speech research within the medical domain, hosted at Gazi University's Faculty of Medicine in Ankara, Türkiye, on March 06, 2024. The symposium served as a platform for the dissemination of findings from a comprehensive systematic literature review entitled 'Applied Machine Learning Techniques for the Diagnosis of Voice-Related Conditions and Disorders.' The presentation, comprising an abstract video format along with online elucidation of inquiries, was delivered in front of an audience comprising 350 individuals possessing diverse expertise. The symposium was structured around a…

The Applied Health Technology Research Conference at Blekinge Institute of Technology was a vibrant convergence of minds at Scandic Karlskrona on December 11th, 2023. Researchers and professionals immersed themselves in the latest breakthroughs at the intersection of technology and healthcare. The conference provided a platform for unveiling groundbreaking studies and innovations, ranging from telemedicine solutions to novel medical devices. Attendees engaged in insightful discussions, fostering a collaborative spirit to propel health technology forward. Against the backdrop of Scandic Karlskrona, the event not only showcased the current state of applied health technology but also set the stage for future advancements in…

In November, I had the great opportunity to present preliminary results from the first sub-study in my doctoral project, "A Digital Life Story to Support Person-Centred Care of Older Adults withDementia: Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives". The theme of the conference was Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Sustainable Healthy Ageing.