Tech2Heal
Connected Technology to support the Health of the Working Population in Northern Remote Areas
About Tech2Heal
NPA countries are facing work absenteeism and early retirement due to poor physical and mental health. Healthcare services that can help employees recover and get back to to work, such as occupational therapy/counselling, are currently under strain, difficult to access, expensive and underfunded. Tech2Heal aims to attain an enhanced comprehension of the reasons behind both absenteeism and early retirement due to poor wellbeing . A combination of qualitative/quantitative methods, and ubiquitous technology to monitor work-life will be used. Pilots will be implemented to validate solutions. Tech2Heal ultimate goals are to help employees/self-employees to gain awareness to live healthier for longer; and propose suitable changes to work/health policies. Its multidisciplinary team of technicians/clinicians provides diverse range of expertise to explore these challenges. Our regions common problems will facilitate a shared development and implementation of solutions across the partner countries.