Tech solutions are being implemented across Europe to support the healthcare workforce in adapting to rapidly evolving healthcare systems. Digital health tools, artificial intelligence and innovative care models are redefining roles and workflows – driven by mounting pressures that make transformation essential.
Factors reshaping care needs
According to the European Commission, by 2050, individuals aged 55 years or more are expected to constitute over 40% of the European population, up from 25% in 2019. The prevalence of chronic conditions is also expected to rise in the coming years. All of this means that a more qualified workforce will be required to look after this population, especially in specialties such as geriatrics, internal medicine and nursing. But at the same time, accordin