Digital Care Pathways for Patient Education and Outcomes Assessment-Digital Care Pathways for Patient Education and Outcomes Assessment

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The session discussed the integration of AI in healthcare, specifically focusing on the practical experiences and future applications in clinical settings. The panel comprised experts from various domains, including clinical practice, business, and digital technology, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of AI's impact.<br /><br />Key insights included the current use of digital healthcare tools to follow and support patients, as described by panelists like Dr. Paul Varosi, who discussed the VA system's Clinical Assessment Reporting and Tracking Program (CART). This program exemplified how structured data capture can improve patient care and safety through real-time data use.<br /><br />Panelists emphasized both the opportunities and challenges present in adopting AI and digital health technologies. For instance, while David Koenigsberg noted the potential of wearables to enhance patient monitoring, he also highlighted the issue of information overload. Richard Stobridge spoke about making healthcare more accessible through AI and communication tools.<br /><br />Edmondo Robinson spotlighted the necessity of addressing health disparities by designing digital tools that cater to lower socioeconomic groups first. He underlined the importance of engaging communities in the design process to ensure the technologies effectively meet their needs.<br /><br />The session concluded with panelists expressing optimism for the future, anticipating AI improvements in accuracy, data management, and patient care support, ultimately aiming to reduce clinician burnout and enhance healthcare quality for patients.

Keywords

AI in healthcare

clinical settings

digital health tools

patient care

wearables

health disparities

real-time data

clinician burnout