Dr. Jan Jukema, professor of personalized care at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, will address how citizens, researchers, professionals, government and organizations can collaborate for better access to health care for vulnerable people.
We are facing complex challenges related to climate, energy, demographics, workforce, equitable distribution of resources and access to health care. These challenges are "wicked" in nature; there is no single solution to solve the problem.
This is especially the case with persisting challenges around increasing access to health care for citizens with lower digital and health literacy skills. This requires more than just the involvement of researchers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the urgency and complexity of the challenge, more and different people are needed, namely citizens, the government and health-care professionals.
With each group having their own view on the matter, collaborating ensures the combining of different and rich expertise and experiences, but also concerns and aspirations. Together they can make a difference for better access to health care for vulnerable people. This can be achieved through use of particular key enabling methodologies such as co-design, co-production, citizen science and learning communities.
The lecture will be hosted both in person at the University of Waterloo and streamed online. In-person attendees are invited to stay for a reception following the talk.
For details and to register, see event website.
This lecture is supported by the Lyle S. Hallman Professorial Endowment.