Project Overview:
- Acronym: ARMS4elderly
- Project Title: Advanced remote medical services for elderly people – a pilot program focused on remote medical care for elderly populations in Europe aimed at reducing hospital admissions
- Project Duration: 26 months
Project Goals:
ARMS4elderly addresses the complex healthcare needs of elderly populations by integrating advanced remote medical care into traditional healthcare systems. The primary goal is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions for elderly residents in nursing homes and other care facilities. The project will design new protocols for remote diagnosis and treatment, leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure elderly patients receive high-quality medical care while remaining in their familiar surroundings.
Key Objectives:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive remote medical care program for elderly patients in nursing homes.
- Deploy advanced remote monitoring and diagnostic technologies.
- Establish effective systems for patient triage and risk stratification.
- Create evidence-based care protocols for managing common medical conditions remotely.
- Foster collaboration between hospitals, nursing homes, NGOs, and SMEs to ensure seamless, high-quality care.
Consortium:
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Assuta Ashdod/Assuta Samson University Hospital (Israel) – Coordinator
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Assuta Ashdod is a leading public hospital that blends humane, innovative, and advanced medical care with an excellent service experience for every patient. The hospital stands out for its commitment to quality, research, and collaboration, attracting professionals from Israel and around the world. As a center for medical excellence, Assuta Ashdod fosters a continuum of care that bridges home, community, and hospital services, ensuring seamless patient support. With a strong focus on innovation and learning, it actively promotes cutting-edge medical practices and collaborative initiatives to shape the future of healthcare.
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OUH Odense University Hospital (Denmark) – Partner
Odense University Hospital (OUH) is one of Denmark’s four largest hospitals, delivering around 10% of the country’s hospital activity. With approximately 11,000 employees, the hospital provides comprehensive medical services across all specialties, handling 85,000 inpatient discharges and 1.3 million outpatient visits annually. OUH is also a frontrunner in research, telemedicine, and medical technology innovation. Through the Center for Innovative Medical Technology (CIMT)—a collaboration with the University of Southern Denmark—OUH strengthens healthcare innovation and cross-sectoral projects. Key focus areas include telemedicine, healthcare apps, virtual reality, patient-reported outcomes, and video consultations, improving care accessibility and efficiency.
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Net-Medicare (Italy) – Partner
Net-Medicare is a leading telemedicine platform that delivers comprehensive healthcare solutions through digital channels. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, the platform enables patients to access a wide range of medical services from the comfort of their homes, including specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, and prescription management. Committed to enhancing healthcare accessibility and efficiency, Net-Medicare collaborates with healthcare professionals and institutions to expand medical reach, improve patient outcomes, and optimize operational workflows. By integrating digital innovation with clinical expertise, it is shaping the future of connected healthcare.
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ROHEALTH – The Health and Bioeconomy Cluster (Romania) – Partner
ROHEALTH Cluster is a leading health and bioeconomy cluster dedicated to advancing medical innovation, research, and collaboration across Romania and beyond. Bringing together industry leaders, research institutions, universities, and healthcare organizations, ROHEALTH fosters synergies that drive progress in health technologies, medical devices, and bioeconomy solutions. Through its extensive network and strategic initiatives, ROHEALTH supports cutting-edge research projects, promotes cross-sectoral cooperation, and facilitates access to funding and market opportunities. By bridging the gap between research and real-world applications, the cluster plays a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare and sustainable bioeconomy development.
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Mures County Clinical Hospital (Romania) – Partner
Mureș Clinical County Hospital is one of Romania’s largest and most important healthcare institutions, providing high-quality medical care at the local, county, and regional levels. As a tertiary hospital, it offers a comprehensive range of services, from preventive and curative care to rehabilitation, palliative services, and maternal care. Beyond patient care, the hospital serves as a hub for medical education and research, training healthcare professionals from post-secondary to postgraduate levels. Equipped with advanced technology and a team of highly skilled professionals, Mureș Clinical County Hospital is committed to excellence and innovation, continuously working to improve healthcare quality and performance.
More about Mures County Clinical Hospital: Website