Holism, health and data - managing the person-centred digital haystack

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Digital Health
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Growing demand for health information systems to empower individuals.
• Increasing complexity of patient data from diverse health and social care services.
• Lack of an integrated view of patient support systems.

Purpose of the Study:

• To advocate for a paradigm shift in health information systems.
• To explore the role of broker technologies in integrating patient data.
• To emphasize the importance of a patient-centered, daily-life perspective.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of current health information system limitations.
• Exploration of broker technologies as a solution.
• Discussion of patient-centric data integration.

Main Results:

• Broker technologies can enable a new paradigm for health information systems.
• Integration of patient appointments and support services is crucial.
• A unified view supports the citizen's perspective and daily life.

Conclusions:

• A paradigm shift is necessary for health information systems to serve individuals effectively.
• Broker technologies offer a pathway to integrated health and social support data.
• Prioritizing the patient's viewpoint enhances care delivery and quality of life.