ELLEN FLANNERY , EDITOR

For our cover story , we delve into Capgemini Research Institute ’ s groundbreaking report , ‘ The Connected Health Revolution ’, with Geoff McCleary , VP of Global Connected Health Practice at Capgemini . McCleary sheds light on the report ’ s findings , discussing the rapid acceleration of connected health technologies , the impact of AI , and the steps life sciences organisations should take to navigate these transformative changes effectively .

“ COVID-19 catalysed a rapid shift to digital health , with consumers and patients adopting telemedicine . Since then , recent technological advances have further accelerated the adoption of connected health .

“ Innovations , such as smart medication adherence apps , connected rehabilitation tools , and clinical decision support tools mean that companies can improve patient outcomes , tap into data and AI-driven patient insights , bring new products to market sooner and improve their existing products ,” said McCleary

Read the full interview on page 48 .

As we build the hospitals of the future , it is essential to integrate these technologies to enhance patient comfort , improve communication and boost engagement says Colin Boyd , Design Director at Bouygues UK . On page 17 , Boyd shares his beliefs that Bouygues UK is at the forefront of this transformation , applying its expertise in construction to create smart hospitals that are not only efficient but also patient-centric .

Coming from a military family , specifically within the medical field , I am excited to share this article with audiences . As military operations get more complex and global threats change , there is a greater need for advanced medical education in the armed forces . In this article , Major Natalie Taylor ( RAMC ), Expedition Medicine Lecturer at Learna , explores how the Ministry of Defence ( MOD ) has made significant efforts to support the professional development of its personnel . March over to page 29 to find out more .

Hospitals and other medical centres are always vulnerable to cyberattacks . With such sensitive data , and divided infrastructures , what can be done ?. See what experts have to say on page 25 .

In this month ’ s Under the Microscope , Dennis Lenard , a UX expert with 15 years of experience in MedTech and

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industrial design , shares his insights with us . A man with many hats , Lenard also lectures at King ’ s College London and leads Creative Navy . Known for integrating cognitive science into his work , Lenard collaborates with industry giants like Miele and Ford while finalising a design manual for medical devices . Read more on page 60 .

We also have a range of ‘ Intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest in Artificial Intelligence , cloud , wearable technology , robotics , security and Virtual Reality .

I hope you enjoy this issue and if you want to contribute to any future editions , please contact me .

Ellen Flannery , Editor

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