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What a great 3 days at the Health Innovation Community conference, hosted by Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH)! Some take-aways: 💥 A CSIRO project showed how small-number, detailed qualitative research can sit comfortably alongside high-number quantitative research. This means small outfits (like Xstitch Health!) can meaningfully contribute to the research world. 💥 We love the concept of “facts per decision”, explained by John Doulis: Data is exponentially increasing the number of “facts” available (eg genetic information) per clinical decision. As the number of facts moves beyond human cognitive capacity, an acceptable standard of care must address data synthesis. 💥 Aasha Cowey’s slide on “fund teams not projects” resonates with the Xstitch aim of creating a new environment for clinicians to work more effectively. The networking was fantastic and we have some new leads on using technology in the social health sector. More to come soon! #hic2024 #HealthInnovation #DigitalHealth #Research #XstitchHealth

Official version of my blog on productivity. I’ll be talking about this at Confed. If you are there, say hello. There is so much innovation coming out of the Life Sciences industry but we need to be careful about fuelling inequity as we drive greater productivity, for example by digitising services.

Female health is under-researched, under-invested, and just not talked about enough. If you agree and want to hear more, my colleague Fran Salisbury took part in a great panel discussion on femtech challenges which you can watch below

I am very curious about what shapes ICT4D research and application. I am concerned that large funding agencies direct the research agenda and the implementation approach of projects... where is the business model for the sustainability of the project after donor funding has dried up? Real problems exist that does not fit in the SDG boxes, or is too complex to be changed via a focus on, for example, social justice. It is a good contributing factor and one that is deeply embedded in societies, but needs to be complemented with a focus on other issues of livelihood that results in a portfolio strategy that has both short and long term benefits. Social justice may require a ten year strategy and the impact may be almost invisible in the first five years???? Best wishes and keep up the good work! Mario. Richard Heeks Devinder Thapa Bill Tucker Wayan Vota #ICT4D

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🎄✨ Season’s Greetings from Cralpk Research! ✨🎄 As the holiday season fills the air with joy, gratitude, and reflection, we at Cralpk Research want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our clients, partners, and team members for making 2024 a year of growth and discovery. This year, we’ve helped businesses uncover valuable insights, navigate new markets, and stay ahead of the curve—all thanks to your trust in us. Together, we’re turning data into opportunities and ideas into impactful strategies. As we look toward the new year, we’re excited to continue delivering innovative market research solutions to empower your success. Here’s to celebrating achievements, embracing opportunities, and making 2025 even brighter—together! 🌟 From all of us at Cralpk Research, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. 🎅🎁 Let’s continue to grow, innovate, and succeed together! #MerryChristmas #MarketResearch #DataDrivenInsights #Gratitude #NewYear2025 #CralpkResearch

🔍👩⚕️ Exciting News from MHN! Our Patient Panel has surpassed 106,000 members! 👨⚕️💼 Attention Pharma and Healthcare Brands! Seeking insights straight from the source? Look no further than MHN's expansive Patient Panel, now boasting over 106,000 opt-in members! With a diverse pool of patients representing various demographics, conditions, and treatment experiences, our panel offers unparalleled research opportunities. Whether developing new medications, refining patient support programs, or enhancing healthcare services, our Patient Panel provides invaluable guidance. Plan your project here: https://lnkd.in/er-_cxKu 🏥 Partner with us to tap into this vast network of patients eager to share their perspectives. Gain a deeper understanding of patient experiences to drive meaningful impact in healthcare #RepresentativeSamples #MarketResearch 🚀🔍 #PatientResearch #PatientMRX #PatientSatisfaction #QualitativeResearch #QuantitativeResearch #MHN #MHNInsights

Cannot solve todays problems with yesterdays thinking 🤔 We can however approach problemss from new angles 📐 and gain better perspectives. This is especially pertinent when using design and systems thinking to understand how an ecosystem interconnects on every level, be it mechanical, societal, or biological - if we really want impact health we will need to take bold steps and #HealthEnterprise #Innovation are requirements for the 22nd century healthcare industry and workforce. Watch this space! Interesting things afoot 🦶

💬 "It's great to bring the community together and take the first step in responsible innovation in health tech." 💬 "Today has brought an energised group of people together to engage in our first topic, which is responsible innovation in health technology." In this short video, our Head of School Professor Cheryl Metcalf and Director of Industry Partnerships & Professor of Innovation David Bream share their thoughts after our Responsible Innovation in Health Technology event. #WeAreUoS #ResponsibleInnovation #HealthTechnology

TEC Conf 2024: Hits & Headscratchers I have had an opportunity to reflect on the #ITEC2024 conference. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet new and old friends in the sector, and my mind is buzzing! Here are some key takeaways for me: ❓ Personalization Paradox: While much was discussed on the main stage about personalising care technology to fit seamlessly into the lives of people of all ages, the technology showcased on the exhibition floor was primarily focused on older persons and falls. This discrepancy, especially with Learning Disabilities identified by councils as the most significant growth area in the next 12 months, is a gap we urgently need to bridge. 👩💼 Workforce Woes: Without a happy, engaged workforce who believes in care technology and advocates for its use with people who can benefit from it, it's just shiny gadgets. It's one of the biggest challenges for councils to realise their ambitions for care technology in the next 12 months. We need to move beyond awareness campaigns to empower them and play to their strengths (hearts, minds, AND hands!). ➿ Ambition Déjà Vu: Amidst the ambitious discussions about the future of technology in care, there was a recurring 'same story, different year' sentiment. Clearly, we need more than aspirations- we need a roadmap to guide our actions. Everything above can be solved, and a growing number of Councils are doing so. The state of the sector report (linked below) provides a platform to ignite greater collaboration and innovation. I'm excited to hear about all the progress we have made at ITEC 2025! What are your thoughts? Share in the comments! #TEC #Socialcare #Healthcare #FutureofCare