Category:
Projects
Net4Age Ontology Terms:
autonomy
, healthcare
, technology
, wellbeing
Description:
The project will deliver a comprehensive toolset with practical guidance on how to engage seniors and businesses in user-focused co-creation and open innovation. The development of innovative solutions together with final users will be piloted in interactive co-creation sessions and living-lab tests. Additionally, the project will create a SilverStar? platform to facilitate co-creation processes across borders.
Overview:
The I-CARE SMART project aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of care services, particularly for elderly people, in Central European regions. It recognizes the growing challenges posed by an aging population and aims to develop innovative approaches to address these challenges. The project brings together various stakeholders, including public authorities, research institutions, healthcare providers, and social care organizations, to collaborate and share knowledge.
Objectives:
The initiative aims to promote integrated care models that bring together different healthcare and social care services, fostering cooperation and coordination among them. This integration facilitates seamless transitions and continuity of care for patients.I-CARE SMART focuses on leveraging digital technologies and innovative solutions to improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of care services. It explores the potential of digital tools, such as telemedicine, remote monitoring, and e-health applications, to enhance healthcare delivery.The initiative emphasizes knowledge exchange and collaboration among participating regions. It facilitates the sharing of best practices, experiences, and expertise across borders, enabling regions to learn from each other and develop more effective care strategies. I-CARE SMART implements pilot activities and demonstrations to test and validate innovative care models and solutions. These pilots serve as real-world experiments to assess the feasibility and impact of new approaches and technologies in improving care services.The initiative also contributes to policy development by providing evidence-based recommendations and guidelines for policymakers. It aims to influence regional and national policies to foster the adoption of integrated and sustainable care practices.
Initiatives:
Strengths:The initiative brings together stakeholders from different regions, fostering collaboration, and enabling the exchange of best practices and experiences. This collaborative approach allows for the identification of common challenges and the development of effective solutions.By targeting Central European regions, I-CARE SMART acknowledges the specific needs and contexts of these areas. This localized approach ensures that the initiative addresses region-specific challenges and tailors solutions accordingly.The initiative recognizes the importance of integrating healthcare and social care services. By promoting integrated care models, it aims to improve the coordination, continuity, and quality of care for individuals, particularly the elderly.Innovation: I-CARE SMART leverages digital technologies and innovations to enhance care services. This includes the use of telemedicine, remote monitoring, and e-health applications, which improve accessibility, enable remote consultations, and empower patients to actively engage in their own care.The initiative implements pilot activities and demonstrations to test and validate new care models and solutions. This approach allows for the exploration of innovative ideas in real-world settings, assessing their effectiveness and potential for scalability.Relation to State-of-the-Art:The I-CARE SMART initiative acknowledges the current challenges faced by healthcare systems, such as an aging population and the need for more efficient care delivery. It aligns with the state-of-the-art understanding of these challenges and seeks to address them through innovative approaches.The initiative's emphasis on digital technologies aligns with the state-of-the-art in healthcare, which recognizes the transformative potential of digital solutions. By incorporating telemedicine, remote monitoring, and other digital tools, I-CARE SMART aligns with the evolving landscape of healthcare technology.The initiative aims to contribute to policy development by providing evidence-based recommendations. This approach aligns with the state-of-the-art understanding that policy decisions should be informed by research, best practices, and evaluation of outcomes.
Shortcomings:
Potential shortcomings:Limited scope, likely factual implementation challenges, questionable sustainability
Relevance:
4
Relevance Description:
The relevance of the I-CARE SMART initiative to the NET4Age COST Action lies in their shared focus on addressing the challenges of an aging population and promoting innovative approaches in care services.
Quality:
3
Opinion:
The practical application of the initiative's outcomes and solutions might face challenges when implemented in different regional or national contexts. Healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks, and cultural factors can vary significantly, potentially impacting the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed integrated care models and digital solutions.
Recommended:
Yes
Overlap:
No
Overlap Detail:
Sources:
https://www.interreg-central.eu/Content.Node/I-CARE-SMART.html
Keywords:
smart innovation, elderly
Submitted By:
Milica Solarevi?
Email:
rytis.maskeliunas@gmail.com