This Course
The Catharina Heart Center has developed and implemented an integrated eHealth strategy for cardiac surgery patients, combining digital patient education, structured video consultations after discharge, and real-time home monitoring with the HealthDOT system. This one-day course offers a hands-on and evidence-based introduction to remote care in cardiac surgery, including clinical rationale, implementation logistics, and data-driven evaluation. Participants will explore how digital care interventions such as video education, nurse-led video follow-up, and HealthDOT-enabled home monitoring can improve outcomes, reduce unplanned care, and empower patients.
Key reasons to attend
- Digital solutions are key for delivering appropriate, cost-effective and sustainable care
- Learn from a team that successfully developed, researched and implemented an eHealth strategy in cardiac surgery
- Get inspired to start or strengthen digital care in your own setting — regardless of where you are now
Objectives
- Understand the role and relevance of eHealth in modern cardiac surgical care
- Learn how to design and implement effective digital pathways
- Gain insight into the clinical, organizational, and economic benefits of digital innovation in daily practice
| Target audience | cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, nurse specialists, policy advisors, quality officers, and healthcare innovators. |
| Max. number of participants | 25 |
| Course directors
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Dr. Thomas van Brakel, cardio-thoracic surgeon, Catharina Hospital
Dr. Gijs van Steenbergen, resident cardiology, Catharina Hospital |
| When and duration | Throughout the year, one-day course
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| Venue | Catharina Hospital, Michelangelolaan 2, Eindhoven, the Netherlands |
| Accreditation | None |
Program
| Day 1 09:00-12:30 |
Design eHealth strategy
The role of eHealth in sustainable, patient-centred care Developing a multi-component eHealth strategy Cases:
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| Day 1 13:30-17:00 |
Implementation
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Contact and registration
tec@catharinaziekenhuis.nl