Digital-CACTUS (Digital CAre Contribution to the Transformation of User Services)

Description

In Europe, 40% of adults have long-term conditions (LTCs), and 25% have multiple long-term chronic conditions (MLTCs). Current healthcare systems are reactive, fragmented, limited in time and space, and clinician-centered. Blended care models, combining face-to-face and technology-mediated interactions, can support proactive, person-centered care but may disrupt workflows or cause digital exclusion.

Goals

Digital-CACTUS aims to provide evidence on implementing technological solutions to optimize patient-centered healthcare. The research program includes:

WP1: Studying the impact of digital transformation on patient-clinician relationships through qualitative studies and an international survey.

WP2: Developing a tool to identify care failures and potential benefits of digital solutions.

WP3: Mapping the impact of blended care tools in Europe through a large survey of patients with MLTCs.

The consortium includes experts in MLTCs, digital medicine, and patient-centered care, aiming to guide health authorities on effective technological implementations while preserving patient-clinician relationships.