To ensure a sustainable healthcare system in the future, we depend on interdisciplinary work in research, innovation and development. The healthcare system of the future will be characterized by the use of more technology and changing work processes.
Intelligent Health at OsloMet and Sunnaas Rehabilitation Cluster at Sunnaas Hospital have invited researchers, clinicians, users, decision-makers and the business community to address challenges and opportunities for the health services of the future.
They will share their experience and knowledge, as well as discuss proposals for solutions and cases at the conference Intelligent Health – Future Rehabilitation.
We hope you will join us for two days packed with learning, inspiration and visions of the future! The conference will be held in English. Are you a student? Sign up for free (nettskjema.no). The student ticket does not include food.
Preliminary program 21 may
Opening session starts at 09:00.
Hospital at Home
Enabling patients to receive care at home for as long as possible is widely regarded as beneficial for patients, families, and society. But is this always the best approach? This session will explore the ethical considerations of digital home surveillance and highlight innovative design and technology solutions that enhance the patient experience in home-based care.
- How health can be improved through design by Stefan Sulzer, Swiss Center for Design and Health.
- Ethical perspectives: Digital home surveillance by Marit Haldar, OsloMet.
- Digital home hospitals - technology aspects by Vidar Brein Karlsen and Lina Hexeberg Hovden, Norsk helsenett.
- How to connect with families: experiences from a telehealth intervention by Nina Rohrer Baumgartner, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital.
AI in Future Health
Artificial Intelligence holds immense potential for transforming healthcare, yet much remains to be explored. This session will delve into how AI can support Hospital at Home models, offering insights into its clinical applications and the key considerations healthcare professionals must address when integrating AI-driven tools into practice.
- AI in health – state of the art and future possibilities by Atle Bjørnerud, University of Oslo.
- Wearable Sensing and Sensor Fusion for Health Care Monitoring and Modeling by Diego Paez-Granados, ETH Zürich.
Preliminary program 22 may
We start at 09:00.
Health Technology Assessment (HTA)
As AI, robotics, and smart sensors redefine healthcare delivery, assessing their impact is crucial. This session will examine the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) framework and its application to emerging technologies that enhance Hospital at Home models, ensuring evidence-based adoption and implementation.
- HTA in digitalization – can we trust digital solutions healthcare by Eva Turk, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences.
- HTA in Norway and new methods – the role of assessment of medical devices by Martin Lerner, Norwegian Medical Products Agency.
Robotics
Robotic solutions are playing an increasingly significant role in facilitating patient care at home. This session will showcase intelligent robotics applications and explore how their integration with other technologies can create innovative, engaging, and effective treatment solutions for home-based patients.
- Robot-assisted arm training in stroke: from basic science to clinical practice by Sofia Straudi, University of Ferrara.
- State of the art for robots in healthcare by Linda Sørensen, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital.
- Intelligent robotics in healthcare by Jim Tørresen, University of Oslo.
- Mixed reality and robotics by Ole Jakob Elle, Oslo University Hospital.
Smart Sensors in Medicine
Advanced sensor technologies are revolutionizing patient monitoring by providing real-time data to support recovery and optimize treatment plans. This session will explore how smart sensors can be tailored to individual patient needs, offering personalized, data-driven healthcare solutions.
- Monitoring patient activities: How to tailor the solutions to user needs by Ulysse Teller Masao Côté-Allard, University of Oslo.
- Digital home surveillance: How to tailor the solutions to user needs by Tellu.
- Flexible patient services: How to tailor the solutions to user needs by Thomas Glott, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital.
- The potential for improved patient outcome using AI and monitoring technology: An athlete case study by Pål Halvorsen, SimulaMet.
- Sleep monitoring: Key to improved quality of life from athletes to elderly care by Remi Andersen, Norlandia Oksenøya Nursing home and The Norwegian Ski Federation.
Closing session
The conference will conclude with reflections on key takeaways, emerging trends, and future directions in Hospital at Home and digital healthcare innovation.
How to solve future trends? by Anne Catrine Trægde Martinsen, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital.
Programme committee
- Anne Catrine Trægde Martinsen, professor at Oslo Metropolitan University and director centre for research and innovation at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Gro Jamtvedt, special adviser at Oslo Metropolitan University
- Ingrid Eitzen, head of studies at Oslo Metropolitan University and senior researcher at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Ivar Thor Jonsson, chief medical officer at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Matthijs Wouda, associate professor at OsloMet and head of the clinical physiology laboratory at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Olga Korostynska, professor at Oslo Metropolitan University
- Thomas Glott, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Vibeke Telle-Hansen, professor and academic responsibility for Intelligent Health, at Oslo Metropolitan University
Organizing committee
- Amelie Werkhausen, assistant professor at Oslo Metropolitan University
- Anita Moe Larsen, communications director at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Anne Catrine Trægde Martinsen, professor at Oslo Metropolitan University and director centre for research and innovation at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Annette Marie Juelsen, first consultant at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Ingrid Eitzen, head of studies at Oslo Metropolitan University and senior researcher at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
- Thea Ørneseidet, communications adviser at Oslo Metropolitan University
- Vibeke Telle-Hansen, professor and academic responsibility for Intelligent Health, at Oslo Metropolitan University
Practical information
The conference ticket costs NOK 950. Included in the ticket is lunch and snacks both days.
Contact OsloMet
Contact Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
Ingrid Eitzen works both at OsloMet and is also a senior researcher at Sunnaas Hospital. Eitzen can also be reached on this Sunnaas email.
Photo: Jens Storaker at Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital
