Click here to read the second edition of the DigiCare4You newsletter published on March 1, 2024.
Click here to read the first edition of the DigiCare4You newsletter published on June 30, 2023.
DigiCare4You is an innovative, easy-to-implement, low-cost, and sustainable solution which will help build healthcare services’ capacity and strengthen countries’ primary care systems as well as address the specific needs and preferences of people at risk of T2D and/or hypertension, as they develop healthy habits and engage in activities supporting their well-being. Aiming to be a fully scalable and transferable solution, a roadmap will be developed to help policymakers assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the DigiCare4You solution in their regions/countries and promote people-centred care and integrated health services in Europe and beyond.
Creating healthier and more supportive local environments plays an important role in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Engaging individuals, families and schools can help foster conditions that support sustainable behaviour change and promote overall wellbeing within communities.
In May 2025, a series of community-based activities designed to raise awareness of, and encourage, healthier behaviours among diverse population groups were implemented in Bulgaria.
DigiCare4You aims to improve the early prevention and management of Type 2 Diabetes and hypertension via a community-based, person-centred solution, integrating both social and healthcare systems, supported by the use of digital tools.
As an implementation research project, DigiCare4You must follow legal and ethical standards to ensure the protection of participant data and privacy, the integrity of the research process, and compliance with relevant regulations while achieving its objectives.
To identify the strengths and limitations of the digital screening tools and gain feedback for improvements, a series of tests and online surveys were conducted in the four implementation countries.
The system was accepted by users, considered easy to learn, and received high ratings for usability, highlighting the potential of DigiCare4You’s digital tools to enhance community-based screening services for both citizens and health professionals.
My name is Delfien Gryspeerdt, I am a PhD researcher in health economics at Ghent University in Belgium. While other partners in DigiCare4You focus on the project implementation, clinical effectiveness and scalability, our team brings a health economic perspective to answer a crucial question: is DigiCare4You a smart investment for national healthcare systems?
Over 45 representativesfrom the DigiCare4You consortium and its International Stakeholder Advisory Board, including experts from National Ministries of Health and Education, WHO Europe, pan-European public health organisations, national diabetes associations and implementing partners, gathered in Lisbon, Portugal for the project’s first Capacity Building and Recommendations Development (CBRD) workshop.
DigiCare4You
An intersectoral innovative solution involving DIGItal tools, empowering families and integrating
community CARE services for the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes and hypertension
