{"id":26159,"date":"2025-10-30T16:17:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/?p=26159"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:19:38","slug":"digi4care-project-interregional-partner-meeting-in-sofia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/en\/2025\/10\/30\/digi4care-project-interregional-partner-meeting-in-sofia\/","title":{"rendered":"DIGI4Care Project &#8211; Interregional Partner Meeting in Sofia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Leading with Purpose: Vision, Responsibility, and Teamwork in Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">As the Lead Partner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/en\/projects\/ongoing-projects\/digi4care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>DIGI4Care Danube Interreg project<\/strong><\/a>, we are proud to see the project gain momentum as it enters its final phase. During the recent<strong> Interregional Partner Meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria,<\/strong> in early October, our experts participated in a highly productive three-day program.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fontos_div w-100\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Our institute was represented at the meeting by <strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"223\">Dr. R\u00e9ka Kov\u00e1cs, Dr. Vikt\u00f3ria Vadas, Dr. Borb\u00e1la Bessenyey, Bogl\u00e1rka B\u00edr\u00f3-Barkaszi, \u00c1gnes Makai, and G\u00e1bor Kov\u00e1cs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26166\" src=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/Digi4Care_Belgrad_2024apr-1.jpg\" alt=\"DIGI4Care Project - Interregional Partner Meeting in Sofia\" width=\"1000\" height=\"583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/Digi4Care_Belgrad_2024apr-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/Digi4Care_Belgrad_2024apr-1-400x233.jpg 400w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/Digi4Care_Belgrad_2024apr-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/Digi4Care_Belgrad_2024apr-1-753x439.jpg 753w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Together with our partners, we took significant steps toward fulfilling the DIGI4Care mission: <strong>transforming patient journeys through digital innovation across the Danube Region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Highlights of the event included<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">a review of project progress and achievements,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">peer visits to Bulgarian pilot sites,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">a workshop translating observations into actionable steps,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">and a Pilot Coordination Workshop covering implementation status, data collection, and outcome evaluation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Advancements on dashboards, the Training Toolbox, business models, sustainability, transferability, and policy recommendations were also discussed. Additionally, the recording of the DIGI4Care 6 episode series also commenced in Sofia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26165\" src=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-2.jpg\" alt=\"DIGI4Care Project - Interregional Partner Meeting in Sofia\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-2-753x565.jpg 753w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Reflections and Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Pilot implementation<\/strong> is a challenging process, with potential obstacles ranging from legislative barriers to workforce engagement and adapting preliminary plans to real-world practices. Yet the DIGI partnership demonstrates <strong>resilience and innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">After three days of insightful presentations and interactive workshops, we are confident that pilot results will not only identify structural barriers to digital innovation but also highlight practical solutions that can be replicated across the Danube Interreg region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Horizontal tasks like policy focus, evaluation, data management, and communication all serve as accelerators for successful project execution. Through collaboration, they foster meaningful dialogue and tangible impact.<\/p>\n<div class=\"keretes w-100\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The detailed summary can be found at the host\u2019s (DHI Cluster) website: <br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dhicluster.com\/en\/digi4care-peer-review-in-bulgaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIGI4Care in Sofia: How Digitalization Transforms Early Diagnosis and Patient Care<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26167\" src=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-3.jpg\" alt=\"DIGI4Care Project - Interregional Partner Meeting in Sofia\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/files\/2025\/10\/DIGI4Care_Sofia_2025-3-753x565.jpg 753w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Pilot Activities by HSMTC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A dedicated team of experts from our institute, Health Services Management Training Centre of Semmelweis University (HSMTC) drives the project with shared responsibility and commitment to modernize traditional care pathways.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In one pilot, we enhance early detection and prevention of <strong>diabetic retinopathy<\/strong> by integrating AI-powered screening technologies into general practice patient pathways.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Another pilot, conducted in collaboration with our Austrian partners (LBI) and Hungarian Emergency Services, evaluates the effectiveness of <strong>teledidactic versus hands-on training for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) skills<\/strong> in prehospital emergency medical services (EMS).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">We look forward to sharing early results during the project\u2019s closing phase next year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Upcoming Event: NEVES F\u00f3rum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Participants are invited to meet the team at the next <strong>NEVES Forum<\/strong>, hosted by HSMTC on 27 November 2025 in Budapest. The forum will feature expert presentations on pilot goals and experiences and will explore how these innovations can strengthen patient safety and support everyday clinical practice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Interactive elements, including a quiz and audience Q&amp;A, will allow participants to actively engage, share insights, and discuss practical applications.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The forum is primarily aimed at healthcare professionals in prevention, primary care, emergency and outpatient services, and chronic disease management, as well as other interested stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">More information and registration details can be found here:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/2025\/10\/27\/69-neves-forum-a-digitalis-megoldasok-es-betegbiztonsag\/\">NEVES F\u00d3rum<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leading with Purpose: Vision, Responsibility, and Teamwork in Action As the Lead Partner of the <a href=\"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/emk\/en\/projects\/ongoing-projects\/digi4care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIGI4Care Danube Interreg project<\/a> , we are proud to see the project gain momentum as it enters its final phase. During the recent Interregional Partner Meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria, in early October, our experts participated in a highly productive three-day program. 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