Innovate Health at Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) in Dublin has received over €300,000 in funding from the Irish Health Service Executive’s Spark Impact innovation fund for several projects, including the development of an app for patients with chronic pancreatitis.
One of the initiatives supported by the funding is the enhancement of the Smart CP app, which aims to empower patients with chronic pancreatitis to manage their condition effectively through reminders, educational content, and the ability to flag worsening symptoms for early intervention.
Research conducted at TUH has highlighted the high prevalence of chronic pancreatitis in Ireland, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to support patients facing this challenging condition.
Alongside the chronic pancreatitis app, the funding will also benefit other projects, such as an integrated hand and wrist clinic, a personalized medicines approach for stroke risk patients, and a prehabilitation program for elective surgery patients.
Lucy Nugent, the chief executive of TUH, expressed gratitude for the support received from various stakeholders and emphasized the hospital’s commitment to innovation for improved patient care.
In alignment with the focus on digital transformation in healthcare, the HSE recently introduced a framework for enhancing health services through technology, including the implementation of a patient app and a national shared care record.
Additionally, Children’s Health Ireland is collaborating with InterSystems to implement an interoperability platform at the new digital children’s hospital in Dublin, enhancing data connectivity and healthcare delivery.
