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A new review of digital health in Australian aged care has uncovered why many technology projects struggle to deliver lasting change – and offers a practical framework to support safer, more connected and more equitable care for older people.

A framework to track and improve the care of dementia patients in the Australian aged care system has been developed as part of a groundbreaking project, led by University of Queensland researchers.

Innovative participatory tool offers healthcare sector strategic approach to building community trust and social license.

Nicole McDonald, who leads the Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC) Project Management Office, has been recognised with a UQ Research Culture Award in the Research Management and Support category for her outstanding contribution to research excellence and cultural leadership.

Dr Rebekah Eden and her team from the Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC) have been awarded almost $20,000 through the UQ HERA Collaborate grant scheme to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare: ensuring public values guide how digital health data is governed and used.

New research from the Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC) at the University of Queensland reveals that three-quarters of people sampled worldwide are willing to share their personal health data, but privacy concerns could hinder breakthroughs in health research and healthcare improvements.

Neurodesk has claimed the prestigious 2025 National iAwards in the Technology Platform category, marking a significant milestone for the innovative research platform and the broader scientific technology sector.

A new partnership between the Townsville Institute of Health Research and Innovation (TIHRI) and the Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC) is set to transform how health services are delivered across North Queensland.

A scoping review published by a team of researchers from the University of Queensland, Monash University, CSIRO, Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation and the Queensland University of Technology has revealed that federated learning (FL) in healthcare, while promising enhanced patient privacy, requires comprehensive governance frameworks that are currently lacking in the field.

From UV to SPF – our UQ Experts cut through the confusion to answer some burning questions about sunscreen.

The Australian Council of Senior Academic Leaders in Digital Health (ACSALDH) has unveiled a strategic action plan to address critical challenges facing Australia's healthcare system through digital innovation and workforce transformation.

Dr Steffen Bollmann recently presented a keynote at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Siemens user meeting in Hawaii where there is growing excitement in the industry for the groundbreaking Neurodesk platform.

A landmark systematic review has revealed that quantum computing applications in healthcare remain more theoretical than practical, despite growing excitement in the field.

In a significant breakthrough for healthcare research, UQ HERA Fellows from the Queensland Digital Health Centre, Professor Guido Zuccon, Dr Teerapong Leelanupab and Associate Professor Bevan Koopman are developing a new artificial intelligence platform to transform how medical evidence is gathered and analysed.

Digital health education will be integrated into university degrees across Australia as part of an initiative to upskill the country’s healthcare workforce

Melanie Kam has joined QDHeC as Program Manager and brings a wealth of experience having worked with multidisciplinary teams in healthcare research and innovation across the globe.

Digital tools such as telehealth, remote monitoring and mobile health apps are key to transforming healthcare but trust in these new ways to provide care remains a stumbling block, University of Queensland researchers have found.

Fall-related injuries in Australia’s residential aged care could be costing the health system $325 million annually, a University of Queensland study has revealed.

Dr Lee Woods RN PhD FAIDH - a Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland Digital Health Centre - shares her journey as a nurse and clinical informatics researcher who is working to bridge the digital skills gap in the Australian health workforce

We heard from inspirational leaders at the Queensland Digital Health Centre’s annual Symposium, held in The University of Queensland’s magnificent Customs House in Brisbane on Thursday, 7 November 2024.