Author: Kateřina Janatová

In a landmark move toward regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the European Union (EU) has introduced the AI Act. This legislative framework aims to strike a balance between fostering innovation and ensuring ethical, transparent, and accountable AI applications across various sectors. Among these sectors, healthcare stands out as a critical domain where the…

In the rapidly advancing landscape of healthcare technology, smart home devices are emerging as transformative tools, particularly in the care of elderly individuals. These innovations go beyond mere convenience, serving as lifelines that enhance the quality of life for patients, offer invaluable support for caregivers, and streamline healthcare delivery for medical professionals. From remote health…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled the Consolidated Telemedicine Implementation Guide. As the global demand for telemedicine services continues to rise, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this guide provides an invaluable roadmap for planning, implementing, and sustaining telemedicine programs. Key Insights from the WHO Guide The SociALL Project,…

The Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare report serves as a comprehensive exploration of the status, applications, and strategic plans surrounding AI in the healthcare sector. It delves into the perspectives of stakeholders and outlines national strategies, shedding light on the current landscape and future intentions. The primary objective of the study is to assist the European…

Oslo, Norway 23-24 August 2023 The picturesque city of Oslo, Norway, hosted the second Transnational Project Meeting (TPM2) of the SociALL project, which gathered representatives from all partner organizations: Jihoměstská sociální a.s., Czech Republic, Medicalscan Slovakia sro, Slovakia, Åpenhet, Norway, Nowa, Austria. Join us for an overview of this significant event. The opening day commenced with a warm welcome…

As we embrace the digital age and the aging population grows, it’s essential to consider the mental well-being of our older population. The increasing demand for mental health services, combined with a shortage of mental health professionals specializing in caring for older adults (geriatric), raises significant concerns about unmet care needs. According to the United Nations,…

Covid-19 came to prove, that pandemics test the readiness of healthcare systems, revealing the structural obstacles. As the popularity of remote health care has grown significantly, we often hear various buzzwords such as telehealth, telemedicine, and telecare. Today we’ll be focusing on telemedicine, its origins,features, use, problems, and future. While we’ve touched on some aspects…

In 2022, it has been estimated that the number of health apps available on the Google Play store will be exceed 50 000 and that the demand for this type of apps will not decrease until a very long time.Researchers found that the reason behind this increase could be the shortage of qualified social care…

In 2019, the European Commission envisioned creating a European Union that would fit with the digital age by investing in new digital technologies and defining technological standards for its member states. Consequently, 17 EU countries received recommendations related to digital technologies. The European Commission communication indicated that the objectives were to ensure good services for…

Nowadays, more and more activities are centralized in digital spaces. We live in an interconnected society, we share things on the internet, and we buy goods and services online.  This process has been accented since the beginning of our decade with the widespread use of digital spaces in services that we were not expecting.  In…