CONNECT – Collaboratively OptimisiNg the adoptioN of hEalth Care Technologies
In sparsely populated northern regions, the population is ageing, increasing the demand for healthcare services while a smaller population is available to fund them. Safeguarding services requires new approaches. Digital technologies and remote services are widely seen as potential solutions to these challenges. However,particularly in smaller hospitals and health centres, the adoption of new technologies is often perceived as difficult and slow. At the same time, SMEs report challenges in getting their products properly considered for adoption and in meeting the customer requirements, such as those related to pilot use and testing.
To support procurement, technology assessment processes have been developed. The more harmonised technology assessment practices are, the more efficiently technologies can be compared and adopted in practice. CONNECT streamlines and accelerates the adoption of new digital technologies in healthcare and promotes SMEs’ access to dialogue with healthcare actors
Lead Partner:
- University of Oulu (Finland)
Partners:
- Atlantic Technological University (IE),
- Region Vasterbotten (SE),
- University of Limerick (IE),
- The Wellbeing Services County of North Ostrobothnia (Pohde) (FI)
Budget:
Total budget 1.249.200,35 Eur
Total funding 811.980,22 Eur
Duration:
30 Months
