Call for Case Studies on the Application of Digital Healthcare in Geriatric Medicine

To all relevant organizations:

By the end of 2021, China’s population aged 60 and above reached 267 million, accounting for 18.9% of the total population. Around 2035, this demographic is projected to exceed 400 million, representing over 30% of the total population, thereby entering a stage of severe aging. China’s aging process is characterized by a large absolute number, rapid pace, significant regional disparities, and substantial societal burdens.

In 2019, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council issued the National Medium- and Long-Term Plan for Actively Responding to Population Aging. The plan emphasizes “strengthening scientific and technological innovation capabilities to address population aging, positioning technological innovation as the primary driver and strategic support for actively responding to population aging, enhancing the level of technological and informatization application in elderly care services, increasing scientific and technological support for elderly health, and strengthening the research, development, and application of assistive technologies for the elderly.”

In active response to and implementation of the spirit of the relevant policy documents, the China Association for Promotion of Rehabilitation Technology Translation and Development (hereinafter referred to as “CAPRTTD”) has undertaken the research project titled “Application Research of Digital Health in Geriatrics,” commissioned by the Department of Elderly Care of the National Health Commission. This study will conduct an in-depth analysis of practical application cases of digital health products in the field of geriatrics, actively explore the framework and content of medical data security systems in geriatric care, identify development trends in the application of digital health within this sector, and analyze the development status, opportunities, and challenges facing digital health technologies and geriatrics in China. The aim is to enhance elderly health management services, accelerate the fulfillment of the Chinese population’s needs for proactive health and active aging, promote high-quality development of digital technologies in geriatrics, and provide references and recommendations for the formulation and implementation of relevant national policies.

To better facilitate the research project, we are hereby soliciting a collection of practical application cases of digital medicine in major geriatric diseases from relevant organizations.

We hope for the participation and support of all relevant organizations. Please click the link below to download the case submission form.

China Association for the Promotion of Rehabilitation Technology Translation and Development

October 17, 2022

I. Submission Content

(1) Geriatrics

Geriatrics explores the causes, mechanisms, and progression of human aging from a medical perspective, investigates factors influencing aging, and constitutes a component of gerontology. It is closely linked to social progress and advancements in science and technology. Key areas include:

1) Cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and respiratory diseases;

2) Neuropsychiatric disorders;

3) Endocrine and Nutritional Metabolic Diseases;

4) Digestive system diseases;

5) Urogenital system diseases;

6) Hematologic diseases;

7) Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Disorders;

8) Otorhinolaryngological and ophthalmological diseases;

9) Dermatological diseases;

10) Geriatric Rehabilitation Nursing;

11) Living Environment and Assistive Devices;

12) Other related fields.

(II) Digital Health

Digital healthcare refers to a new, modernized approach to medical care that applies contemporary computer and information technologies throughout the entire healthcare process. It represents the developmental direction and management objective of public healthcare. Key components include digital diagnostic and therapeutic systems, application software systems, and digital therapeutics.

1. Digital Diagnostic and Therapeutic Systems: This refers to digital imaging equipment including CT, MRI, CR, DR, ECT, ultrasound, and endoscopy; telemedicine systems encompassing applications such as remote medical education, remote medical information retrieval, remote consultation, and remote preventive medicine training; surgical robots based on robotic surgical technology; and AI-assisted diagnostic systems that deeply integrate knowledge with algorithms to improve diagnostic and therapeutic efficiency while enhancing and reshaping existing medical workflows.

2. Application Software Systems: This refers to information management systems that enable clinical departments to process and utilize various clinical medical data more conveniently and efficiently, covering functions such as departmental management, patient scheduling, and image retrieval and documentation; Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) that convert medical information into digital formats recognizable by computers, and leverage computer and network communication equipment to perform acquisition, storage, processing, and transmission of medical images and associated data, thereby facilitating the sharing and full utilization of medical information resources; and other information and communication systems, including Clinical Information Systems (CIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), health records, and Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS). Additionally, this includes science popularization and education systems that use digital technologies to visualize, tangibleize, and sensitize health knowledge, meeting the precise and personalized information needs of patients and their families, making complex and specialized medical knowledge more accessible and perceptible to the public, and improving the efficiency of doctor-patient communication.

3. Digital Therapeutics: Refers to treatment or intervention measures provided to patients, based on clinical medical evidence. These interventions are driven by high-quality software programs, with the essence being the digitalization of services, and their core function is for the prevention, management, or treatment of certain diseases. They can be used alone or in combination with medications, devices, or other therapies.

II. Relevant Requirements

1. Member enterprises of the Association and relevant entities;

2. Products in the digital health sector;

3. The product technology is original and appropriate, capable of meeting societal needs and addressing practical pain points;

4. Possess a business model with a rational structure, strong replicability, and high scalability;

5. It has positive social and environmental impacts, along with significant social benefits.

III. Contact Information

Please complete the “Case Submission Form” as required (click the link at the end of this article to download) and send it to the designated email address. For any inquiries, please contact the Association for detailed consultation.

Contact:

Yang Han, 18600507192

Li Wan, 13655581013

IV. Deadline

The deadline for case submissions is October 31, 2022. SinoHealth Promotion will complete case compilation by November 15, finish research on representative cases by November 30, and finalize the report by December 31.

V. Download Declaration Form

Please click the link below to download the “Case Submission Form.” Once completed, please send it to the designated email address before the deadline. The email subject line should be formatted as: Company Name + Project Name.

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Email:

digitalgeriatrics@carttp.org