The Sarawak Science Centre was first established by the Pioneer Establishment Team, made up of officers seconded from the Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC), the Centre’s parent organisation. The team laid the foundation for the organisation by building its governance framework, operational systems, staffing structure, and core programmes. This work prepared the Centre for operational readiness and the recruitment of its permanent workforce. With their expertise, commitment, and collaborative spirit, the Pioneer Establishment Team turned the Sarawak Science Centre’s vision into a functioning organisation, and set the direction for its future growth as a hub for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and public engagement. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Formal report on the DHI's Clinical Decision Support Systems projects in 2016. < Return to resources The Digital Health and Care Institute CDSS-related projects and abstracts Rimpiläinen, Sanna Formal report on the DHI's Clinical Decision Support Systems projects in 2016. View resource Previous item Next item The Digital Health and Care Institute CDSS-related projects and abstracts Report 2016 Start Now

‘Next Generation Asthma Care’ aims to introduce a predictive and personalised care model, utilising next generation technology to track medication adherence and other contextual data, to inform preventative approaches to asthma care. DHI proposes that a service model that utilises digital tools and services - such as smart asthma inhalers that communicate directly with the cloud - could reduce cost and improve accuracy of data. We employed a participatory design approach to collaborate with key stakeholders including people who have lived experience of asthma, and health professionals who deliver care for people with asthma, in order to inform a future vision for asthma care. < Return to resources Next Generation Asthma Care Bruce, Angela, McIntyre, Don, Hepburn, Leigh Anne and Chute, Chal ‘Next Generation Asthma Care’ aims to introduce a predictive and personalised care model, utilising next generation technology to track medication adherence and other contextual data, to inform preventative approaches to asthma care. DHI proposes that a service model that utilises digital tools and services - such as smart asthma inhalers that communicate directly with the cloud - could reduce cost and improve accuracy of data. We employed a participatory design approach to collaborate with key stakeholders including people who have lived experience of asthma, and health professionals who deliver care for people with asthma, in order to inform a future vision for asthma care. View resource Previous item Next item Next Generation Asthma Care Report 2020 Start Now

The quantified self movement has seen a surge in wearable devices like the popular FitBit, allowing users to monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate in real-time. By 2019, over half a billion wearables are projected to be in use globally, with a significant portion dedicated to health tracking. However, the integration of data from devices like FitBit into health records is still lacking. < Return to resources Interoperability: what’s it all about? Rooney, Laura The quantified self movement has seen a surge in wearable devices like the popular FitBit, allowing users to monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate in real-time. By 2019, over half a billion wearables are projected to be in use globally, with a significant portion dedicated to health tracking. However, the integration of data from devices like FitBit into health records is still lacking. View resource Previous item Next item Interoperability: what’s it all about? Blog post 2016 Start Now

This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Cardiology services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 14 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Cardiology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Cardiology services. These ranged from supported patient-led follow-up to enhanced clinical triage. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Cardiology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. < Return to resources Scottish Access Collaborative Cardiology: Final Report Porteous, Alex and Blank, Line and Schauberger, Ute and Smith, Paul and Brooks, Elizabeth This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Cardiology services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 14 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Cardiology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Cardiology services. These ranged from supported patient-led follow-up to enhanced clinical triage. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Cardiology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. View resource Previous item Next item Scottish Access Collaborative Cardiology: Final Report Report 2018 Start Now

Conditions for providing care in healthcare are constantly changing. The demographic of the population is evolving, service institutions are expanding, and our knowledge of both disease and condition management is exponentially rising. Through the last decades, healthcare providers have become more efficient, the patients are spending less time in hospitals, and we have new and better management strategies for diseases. However, the costs for care provision are rising and will continue to rise unless we change fundamentally the way we are providing care. This abstract offers an insight into current research activity exploring the management of chronic pain in Scotland, with discussion of initial findings. < Return to resources Chronic Pain Management: Review of current practice against a standardised systematic approach Hepburn, Leigh-Anne and Jaatun, Ellen Conditions for providing care in healthcare are constantly changing. The demographic of the population is evolving, service institutions are expanding, and our knowledge of both disease and condition management is exponentially rising. Through the last decades, healthcare providers have become more efficient, the patients are spending less time in hospitals, and we have new and better management strategies for diseases. However, the costs for care provision are rising and will continue to rise unless we change fundamentally the way we are providing care. This abstract offers an insight into current research activity exploring the management of chronic pain in Scotland, with discussion of initial findings. View resource Previous item Next item Chronic Pain Management: Review of current practice against a standardised systematic approach Paper 2018 Start Now

DHI Year 5 annual report covers the main activities and overall achievements and impacts. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 5 Annual Report (August 2023 to July 2024) Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre DHI Year 5 annual report covers the main activities and overall achievements and impacts. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 5 Annual Report (August 2023 to July 2024) Executive summary 2024 Start Now

The £5m Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care (RCE), funded by the UK Government and managed and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), aims to advance Scotland's digital health agenda and support economic recovery. It includes a Demonstration & Simulation Environment (DSE) in Elgin and Living Labs for innovation collaboration across Moray. Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region Project impact 12 Simulations and 5 living labs 2-4 significant inward investments and 30-50 high value jobs created Enhancement of existing local health and care/digital-related certified courses to include digital health and care-related modules The £5m Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care (RCE), funded by the UK Government and managed and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), aims to advance Scotland's digital health agenda and support economic recovery. It includes a Demonstration & Simulation Environment (DSE) in Elgin and Living Labs for innovation collaboration across Moray. The Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation (RCE) is a £5M initiative funded by the UK Government through the Moray Growth Deal. Delivered by Scotland’s National Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and focused on the Moray local authority area, the initiative plans on becoming a key driver of the country-wide digital health and care agenda being promoted in Scotland and as a critical component of the remobilisation and economic recovery strategy. Summary The primary aim of the RCE is to generate inward investment and high-value jobs in the region under the umbrella of the growth deal, in addition, co-creating digital assets will benefit health and social care services and citizens too. The RCE consists of an infrastructure and 5 living labs (projects) that will deliver assets capable of standalone adoption. The significant impact, however, on health and social care services and the user experience comes from the sum of these parts across the full health and care journey through a unique and innovative integrated approach. In addition, we have a skills strand aiming to create additional education opportunities to support the transformation of health and social care. This work looks at various aspects of Skills & The Future Workforce through the development and provision of courses and skills, including supporting Living Lab methodology and technical testing. Impact & value Progress across Living Lab 1, 2, 2B and 2C includes the development of digital tools that support self-management, weight management and long-term condition care, particularly for type 2 diabetes. This includes Personal Health & Care Record App for remote assessments and lifestyle tracking; alongside new self-help and monitoring solutions created with NHS and community partners. Additional progress includes Heart of Moray wellness platform and new integrations that connect data from smart devices through Community Connections. Living Lab 2B has advanced early-access and preventative support through integration of AskSARA and AI-enabled referral system linked to the Personal Data store. Living Lab 2C has informed national SIGN guidelines through testing Prevent Progress of Diabetes app, with clinical and citizen-facing tools demonstrating improved knowledge, confidence and motivation for lifestyle change. Living Lab 3 Care in Place progress includes testing digital ‘one-stop-shop’ platforms in Forres and Lossiemouth that reduces duplication, improves communication and allows carers and citizens to share their story once via the Personal Data Store. Early testing is complete, and further integration is underway to improve referral processes and coordination of community care. Living Lab 4 Smart Housing Smart Comunities is exploring how smart speakers, wearables and sensors can support independent living, especially ahead of the 2027 analogue phone-line switch off. Work includes developing a Smart Home Digital Blueprint with regional partners to support the shift from reactive telecare to proactive Technology Enabled Care. Living Lab 5 Wellbeing progress includes early development of improved mental wellbeing resources within Community Connections Moray, expanding access to support. Up to 50 staff volunteers are resting the AI-enabled eMoodie platform, designed to provide early intervention support to reduce loneliness and improve resilience across the community. Progress to date All living labs focus on further developing, integrating and scaling the digital tools already in progress. Living Lab 1 and 2 will continue refining self-management, weight management and long-term conditions, expanding the use of Personal Health & Care Record App, Heart of Moray platform and connected data tools to support wider adoption across Moray and beyond. Living Lab 2B will advance the implementation of AskSARA within Community Connections and complete development of the AI-supported referral management system to streamline Occupational Therapy Pathways. Living Lab 2C will build on testing outcomes of the Prevent Progress of Diabetes app, progressing clinical and citizen-facing tool shaped by national guidelines. Living Lab 3 will move from initial testing into deeper integration of digital platforms to improve communication and coordination in community care. Living Lab 4 will continue developing and implementing smart home technologies and with Smart Home Digital Blueprint, preparing for 2027 analogue switch-off and supporting proactive Technology Enabled Care. Living Lab 5 will continue testing of the eMoodie platform and further develop mental health and wellbeing features within Community Connections Moray. Next steps RCE live hub DHI identified 4 key areas of focus to support the remobilisation of health and care services in Moray. Learn more Partners Project staff Resources 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept FAQs 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept Call - Industry Engagement Q&A Session (session 1) 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept Call - Industry Engagement Q&A Session (session 2) 230322 - Introducing the RCE on-demand video 230322 - Introducing the RCE slidedeck 230322 - Introducing the RCE post-event write up What is the Moray Growth Deal YouTube video My Moray website - Moray Growth Deal Full Moray Growth Deal official press release Moray Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation Launch press release Blog from Karim Mahmoud on his thoughts on the Moray RCE launch event Previous project Projects index page Next project

This project repurposed the DHI-funded Trauma App to assess COVID-19 symptoms, deployed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. It facilitated 20,000 assessments by July 2021. Version 3 was completed, and a Stage 4 proposal was prepared before the project closed in October 2021. COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) Project impact By July 2021 it had been used for 20,000 assessments Deployed across NHS GGC and NHS Forth Valley This project repurposed the DHI-funded Trauma App to assess COVID-19 symptoms, deployed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. It facilitated 20,000 assessments by July 2021. Version 3 was completed, and a Stage 4 proposal was prepared before the project closed in October 2021. This involved the re-purposing of the DHI funded Trauma App into a tool that supports the structured assessment and examination of people presenting with Covid-19 type symptoms. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHS GGC) deployed this solution across all its patient-facing assessment units. The application is fully integrated with NHSGGC Clinical systems and Business intelligence dashboard. By July 2021 it had been used for 20,000 assessments across NHS GGC and NHS Forth Valley, feeding public health surveillance with early warning of Covid-19 symptom clusters. Summary Essentially a tool was repurposed, developed and deployed within a short timeframe to support the Covid response. To do this a range of products and outputs were achieved: • Service models developed – with high-level exemplars • A second health board, NHS Forth Valley onboarded the tool • A working prototype across NHS settings was completed • Minimum viable products tested in setting completed • Product enhancements for additional Health Board onboarding were completed The technical development of version 3 was completed and a proposal to Government for Stage 4 was prepared for a general tool and enhanced surveillance. The project was closed in October 2021. Impact & value Progress to date Next steps Covid-19 Projects The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was commissioned and remains actively engaged in supporting the Scottish Government’s national response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic through various related projects View Projects Partners Project staff Resources New clinical app for Covid-19 piloted in Glasgow helps NHS staff assess patients (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde COVID-19 clinical assessments app walkthrough Previous project Projects index page Next project

Robert FenderLegal & Commercial Manager < Return to team Robert Fender Legal & Commercial Manager Dr Robert Fender (Bobby) provides legal and contractual support for the DHI. He has experience in the university research environment and has worked for 25 years in the areas of intellectual property, technology transfer and contracts. Prior to the DHI, he worked in the technology transfer offices at the Universities of Cambridge, Leicester & Nottingham dealing with a wide range of physical science and engineering technologies. Bobby’s role with the DHI includes drafting & issuing grant award letters and drafting & negotiating collaboration agreements for digital health-related projects. The role also involves the preparation & negotiation of CDAs, MOUs and collaboration agreements with strategic partners. He also deals with matters such as data protection and Subsidy Control for the DHI. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This research report examines the impact COVID-19 pandemic had on the digital health and care sector. The report examines the technical and softer developments in digital health and care, identifying six emerging trends based on these. The findings collectively highlight the established acceptance of digital solutions in health and care service delivery following the pandemic. < Return to resources Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID Morrison, C., Rimpiläinen, S., Bosnic, I., Thomas, J. & Savage, J. This research report examines the impact COVID-19 pandemic had on the digital health and care sector. The report examines the technical and softer developments in digital health and care, identifying six emerging trends based on these. The findings collectively highlight the established acceptance of digital solutions in health and care service delivery following the pandemic. View resource Previous item Next item Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID Report 2022 Start Now

These micro learning materials introduce SMART Homes from a health and care perspective, produced by lecturers involved in the FUTUREquipped project. Available units cover various topics, including living independently with sight loss, dementia, mental health issues, and safeguarding individuals while maintaining dignity and privacy. All materials are accessible under the Creative Commons license. < Return to resources Health and Care Sector: Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project FUTUREquipped Project These micro learning materials introduce SMART Homes from a health and care perspective, produced by lecturers involved in the FUTUREquipped project. Available units cover various topics, including living independently with sight loss, dementia, mental health issues, and safeguarding individuals while maintaining dignity and privacy. All materials are accessible under the Creative Commons license. View resource Previous item Next item Health and Care Sector: Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project Report 2019 Start Now

Flora MacLeodBoard Member (Industry) < Return to team Flora MacLeod Board Member (Industry) Flora has spent over a decade building digital services for the public sector, largely the NHS. She’s an expert in creating complex health-focussed digital services that work for diverse group of specialist users, from people with complex diseases to clinicians working on cutting edge genetic science. She is a Design Director at IBM leading the Experience Design team for Healthcare and Life Sciences. Flora also has academic experience as an Honorary Research Fellow at Loughborough University, and regular guest lecturer at numerous universities including University of the Arts London, Cambridge University and Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Flora is passionate about evolving the digital technology landscape and workforce, supporting a diverse group of creators to innovate new and inclusive solutions to problems. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This Year 4 annual report highlights DHIs significant impact in the past year. DHI has advanced various strategic initiatives, including crafting our 10-year strategy, which played a pivotal role in shaping the SFC Infrastructure Investment case and presentation. Furthermore, we’ve successfully transformed our headquarters in Glasgow to create a more agile and inspiring space. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2022 to July 2023) Hughes, J This Year 4 annual report highlights DHIs significant impact in the past year. DHI has advanced various strategic initiatives, including crafting our 10-year strategy, which played a pivotal role in shaping the SFC Infrastructure Investment case and presentation. Furthermore, we’ve successfully transformed our headquarters in Glasgow to create a more agile and inspiring space. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2022 to July 2023) Executive summary 2023 Start Now

This is a report of a formative evaluation of the National Decision Support Programme, focusing on Cambio, a pilot platform tested in primary care. The Scottish Government funded the National Decision Support Roadmap in 2015 to enhance decision support in health and care settings, leading to the development of a Decision Support Platform. Stakeholders supported Cambio as an open standards-based decision support platform, emphasizing the need for strong national leadership, system usability, and ongoing monitoring to address potential challenges in implementation and achieve desired benefits. < Return to resources Creating and Applying an Evaluation Framework for the National Decision Support Programme in Scotland Cresswell, Kathrin and Callaghan, Margaret and Mozaffar, Hajar and Sheikh, Aziz This is a report of a formative evaluation of the National Decision Support Programme, focusing on Cambio, a pilot platform tested in primary care. The Scottish Government funded the National Decision Support Roadmap in 2015 to enhance decision support in health and care settings, leading to the development of a Decision Support Platform. Stakeholders supported Cambio as an open standards-based decision support platform, emphasizing the need for strong national leadership, system usability, and ongoing monitoring to address potential challenges in implementation and achieve desired benefits. View resource Previous item Next item Creating and Applying an Evaluation Framework for the National Decision Support Programme in Scotland Article 2019 Start Now

The Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC) is a statutory body established in 2017 to support and strengthen research and development across Sarawak. It works to stimulate and facilitate R&D activity, coordinate research across government agencies, departments and educational institutions, and enhance research standards and capabilities. SRDC also supports the commercialisation of research outcomes, helping translate research and innovation into wider economic and societal impact. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

This report reviews current diabetes policy in Scotland, and analyses the current and emerging digital health technology market for diabetes care in 2019. < Return to resources Structured Education and Digital Learning for Diabetes Care in Scotland Morrison, Ciarán This report reviews current diabetes policy in Scotland, and analyses the current and emerging digital health technology market for diabetes care in 2019. View resource Previous item Next item Structured Education and Digital Learning for Diabetes Care in Scotland Report 2019 Start Now

In 2008-2009, the Scottish Government initiated the "Shift the Balance of Care" policy, advocating for a transition of care from hospitals to community settings for more sustainable outcomes. This policy aimed to integrate health and social care services around the citizen, emphasizing a multi-disciplinary community care model. Further, the Chief Medical Officers' Annual Report in 2017 urged the adoption of predictive and proportionate care models, emphasizing citizen co-management and joint decision-making, departing from a paternalistic medical approach. < Return to resources Introduction to the Demonstration & Simulation Environment (DSE) Chute, Chaloner In 2008-2009, the Scottish Government initiated the "Shift the Balance of Care" policy, advocating for a transition of care from hospitals to community settings for more sustainable outcomes. This policy aimed to integrate health and social care services around the citizen, emphasizing a multi-disciplinary community care model. Further, the Chief Medical Officers' Annual Report in 2017 urged the adoption of predictive and proportionate care models, emphasizing citizen co-management and joint decision-making, departing from a paternalistic medical approach. View resource Previous item Next item Introduction to the Demonstration & Simulation Environment (DSE) Blog post 2018 Start Now

Designed Engagement uses design methods and skills to transform the way we talk to people in the community. We go to where people are, designing positive and thought-provoking public engagement to stimulate creative dialogue and explore new ways of addressing societal challenges. Involving the public in dialogue around changes to policy and the design of services is a key target for policy makers, however traditional approaches offer little scope for creativity and meaningful engagement. Design brings a wealth of expertise to create engaging experiences, facilitate dialogue, and translate insights into tangible outputs for decision makers. We introduce ‘Designed Engagement’ to denote design-led approaches to public engagement, illustrated through two examples of pop-up Designed Engagement. We discuss advantages, limitations, and implications for design, concluding with the need for further research to evaluate and demonstrate the contribution and value of design in public engagement. < Return to resources Designed Engagement Teal, Gemma and French, Tara Designed Engagement uses design methods and skills to transform the way we talk to people in the community. We go to where people are, designing positive and thought-provoking public engagement to stimulate creative dialogue and explore new ways of addressing societal challenges. Involving the public in dialogue around changes to policy and the design of services is a key target for policy makers, however traditional approaches offer little scope for creativity and meaningful engagement. Design brings a wealth of expertise to create engaging experiences, facilitate dialogue, and translate insights into tangible outputs for decision makers. We introduce ‘Designed Engagement’ to denote design-led approaches to public engagement, illustrated through two examples of pop-up Designed Engagement. We discuss advantages, limitations, and implications for design, concluding with the need for further research to evaluate and demonstrate the contribution and value of design in public engagement. View resource Previous item Next item Designed Engagement Paper 2016 Start Now

Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills. With more than 1,400 colleagues working across the country in schools, careers centres and partner locations, SDS are passionate about skills development and its contribution to a modern, innovative and prosperous Scottish economy. SDS are committed to building a Scotland which champions fair work practices and a diverse workforce. Working with partners, SDS strive to ensure employers have the right skills at the right time in high performing, fair and equal workplaces, and that every individual has the skills and confidence to get a job and progress in the workplace, achieving their full potential. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item