DigiImpact

We provide and synthesize well-reached information to support decision-making, management by knowledge, and working practices. The aim of the research is to enhance healthcare quality (e.g., outcomes, safety, and satisfaction), access, and cost. The focal point of the research is on digitalization and value-based healthcare.

The specific objectives are as follows:

‒ Describe unmet clinical needs and technical requirements for digital health services

‒ Develop and design digital health services to improve access, efficiency, and quality of care
‒ Develop an evaluation framework and associated tools for examining the context, mechanisms, and outcomes of digital health services
‒ Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of digital health services to reduce waste in healthcare.

Preclinical and clinical research include laboratory-, intervention- register-, survey- and qualitative research. Evaluation encompasses experimental, comparative, observational, and descriptive research designs.

The data collection employs patient-specific health outcomes, patient experience, psychometrically validated instruments (e.g., VBQ, VBOS) and cost data to support VBHC. The research employs a range of analytical methods, including meta-analysis, aggregation, content analysis, and AI- and machine learning-based approaches.

The research group consists of multidisciplinary experts working in Finnish and international companies, hospitals, universities, and research organizations.