07 Best practices

In this post I would like to highlight two examples of best practices in eHealth services,

Bettercare

Bettercare is an eHealth solution that focuses on improving healthcare delivery through digital tools. It aims to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers, streamline workflows, and facilitate access to healthcare services. It was developed in Slovenia in 2016 and since then has claimed their platform users have 70 % less unnecessary outpatient appointments.

As a low code plattform, Bettercare allows healthcare providers to create and customize applications and workflows with minimal coding expertise, enabling faster development and deployment of digital health solutions. This flexibility helps organizations adapt to changing healthcare needs and integrate various digital tools efficiently.

Bettercare uses openEHR, which is an open standard specification for electronic health record (EHR) systems that emphasizes the management of health information over time. It provides a framework for creating, sharing, and managing health data in a way that is interoperable and vendor-independent. openEHR is based on a two-level modeling approach, separating the information model from the application model. This means that clinical data is stored in a standardized format while allowing flexibility in how it is presented and used by different applications.

A standardized design system offers users the possibility to create user friendly and consistent healthcare applications without thinking of the UI Design. The screenshots below show some examples from the design system.

Bettercare claims that it is used in 20+ countries and over 1000 healthcare institutions are connected. However, I wasn’t able to find detailed information on which institutions or countries use Bettercare.

e-nabiz

e-Nabız (translates to e-pulse) is a digital health platform developed in Turkey that serves as a personal health management system. It allows individuals to access their health information, manage their medical records, and communicate with healthcare providers.

By providing access to personal health information and facilitating communication with healthcare providers, e-Nabız empowers individuals to take an active role in managing their health.

The following screenshots show some of the key features the application offers:

Health Records: Users can view and manage their medical history, including laboratory results, prescriptions, and treatment plans.

Appointment Management: The platform enables users to schedule and manage appointments with healthcare professionals easily.

Telemedicine: e-Nabız supports telehealth services, allowing patients to consult with doctors remotely.

Medication Tracking: Users can keep track of their medications, dosages, and schedules.

Health Monitoring: The platform may integrate with wearable devices or health apps to monitor health metrics and provide insights.

Interoperability: e-Nabız aims to connect with various healthcare institutions, enhancing the accessibility of medical data across different providers.