DIGITAL TOOLS

Jul 10 2025HEALTH

How Health Workers Are Learning to Use Tech for Better Care

Health workers are now using digital tools more than ever. These tools help them check on patients, give advice, and keep track of them from a distance. But not everyone knows how to use them well. Training programs are trying to fix this. They teach health workers how to use video and text meetings. But do these programs really work? Experts are studying this to fi...

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May 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Measuring Everyday Digital Skills

In today's world, digital tools are everywhere. They help with all sorts of tasks that people do every day. These tasks are often called instrumental activities of daily living, or IADLs. IADLs include things like managing money, using a computer, or handling medications. But how do we know if someone is good at these digital tasks? That's where things get tricky. Th...

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Making Mental Health Care More Collaborative with Digital Tools

Collaboration between mental health professionals and patients is vital. But, lack of user-friendly services often gets in the way. Digital tools, like mobile apps, can solve some of these problems. Yet, their use is still limited, and many people stop using them quickly. Design thinking can help create tools that really work for both patients and professionals. Ima...

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