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Really cool Bug Bounty initiative from digital healthcare provision association SVDGV, inviting members to collaborate with ethical hackers...

Really cool Bug Bounty initiative from digital healthcare provision association SVDGV, inviting members to collaborate with ethical hackers to find security issues in their #HealthTech products

Happy hunting! 🐛🐞

https://e-health-com.de/details-news/spitzenverband-digitale-gesundheitsversorgung-startet-bug-bounty-programm/

In a very surprising turn of events, i am attending a talk today on "the revolutionary impact of AI in detecting cardiovascular...

In a very surprising turn of events, i am attending a talk today on "the revolutionary impact of AI in detecting cardiovascular disease, and how to contribute to this life-saving cause through #donateyourheartbeats"...

Which is almost exactly the example I gave a few days ago of how we could be using the Quantified Self Movement for good 😅

Just read an entertaining article from OpenRegulatory on setting up a compliant QMS in MS SharePoint 💀 Having worked on teams using...

Just read an entertaining article from OpenRegulatory on setting up a compliant QMS in MS SharePoint 💀 Having worked on teams using SharePoint (and atlassian confluence) - I had to laugh at how accurate it is.

It discusses some challenges of managing technical documentation, emphasizes the messy reality of version control, and vehemently suggests some alternatives to Sharepoint.

#QMS #SharePoint #Compliance #ISO13485 #MedicalDevice #MedTech

https://openregulatory.com/set-up-qms-in-microsoft-sharepoint/

One interesting question this raises for me is - have we gone about this quantified self movement the wrong way?Maybe it's just my...

One interesting question this raises for me is - have we gone about this quantified self movement the wrong way?

Maybe it's just my personal interest in medical tech, but instead of releasing these as consumer products, couldn't we have used this data for research - doing long term clinical studies of people eg with a specific heart condition and a control group and learned what the warning signs for these conditions are - and support early diagnosis?

#discussion #opinion #medtech #medicaltech

Common goals used in data tracking health apps are not universal - eg self-optimisation, improved productivity, weight-loss/thinness,...

Common goals used in data tracking health apps are not universal - eg self-optimisation, improved productivity, weight-loss/thinness, fertility/pregnancy.

Maybe there is potential for this industry to be subverted, or "queered", somehow. To become investigators of topics that are important to our own diverse and individual life experiences.

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Huge props to RadicalData for raising these topics and giving me so much food for thought. Read more about the project here https://radicaldata.org/projects/queering-the-quantified-self/

Of course this thread is a relatively cynical read of the #quantifiedself, but for me it contained some really interesting learnings.The...

Of course this thread is a relatively cynical read of the #quantifiedself, but for me it contained some really interesting learnings.

The workshop went on to discuss a "queering" of this data - for example, by handing control of the data and the analysis to the user, to give them the tools to ask and answer questions about their own bodies.

We often believe that this thing is telling the truth. It has more data than we do. It's objective. It's research-based. But...

We often believe that this thing is telling the truth. It has more data than we do. It's objective. It's research-based. But self-reported feelings of rest are often more accurate than conclusions from data.

Placing excessive faith in technology's objectivity can lead to a disconnection from our own bodies and a loss of self-trust.

Finding a balance between utilizing technology and trusting our own instincts is critical to maintaining a healthy relationship with self-tracking tools.

An alarming consequence of relying heavily on health data is the erosion of trust in our own experiences and intuition. Sometimes app data...

An alarming consequence of relying heavily on health data is the erosion of trust in our own experiences and intuition. Sometimes app data contradicts our own bodily sensations and subjective assessments.

For example, you wake up in the morning and think <oh wow, I'm so rested, what a great nights sleep>. But then you open your phone to a notification that says you slept poorly, so take care because you're going to be tired today.

How is that going to make you feel?

Health tech enables us to track previously imperceptible metrics, like our heart rate or sleep patterns. The availability of detailed...

Health tech enables us to track previously imperceptible metrics, like our heart rate or sleep patterns. The availability of detailed metrics, can even foster a compulsion to continually seek complete data, a seemingly holistic image of health.

This insatiable thirst for #healthdata can cause overreliance on the health tech, and affect our ability to maintain a balanced and genuine approach to #selfcare, beyond the numbers and graphs.

Data-tracking apps like these often center Productivity as the ultimate heuristic. Capitalist ideals drive this mindset, even making users...

Data-tracking apps like these often center Productivity as the ultimate heuristic. Capitalist ideals drive this mindset, even making users feel guilty for not prioritizing their health eg by suggesting meditation or other practices SPECIFICALLY to enhance productivity.

By constantly pushing for peak performance, individuals may neglect rest, leisure, and mental health. The pressure to optimize every minute of the day can lead to burnout, anxiety, and a skewed understanding of personal success.

Have you noticed the oversimplified narratives provided by health apps, viewing the body as separate parts rather than a connected whole? Eg...

Have you noticed the oversimplified narratives provided by health apps, viewing the body as separate parts rather than a connected whole? Eg when one app tells you you slept well and will have lots of energy and another app says your period is starting and to take things slow. It's hard to know what to believe

How can we acknowledge the complexities and interdependencies within our bodies, explore the intricacies of living, breathing beings, rather than dissecting them into isolated components?

By utilizing technology to collect and analyze data, we can gain valuable insights into our well-being.One of the common goals of the...

By utilizing technology to collect and analyze data, we can gain valuable insights into our well-being.

One of the common goals of the #quantifiedself movement is the use of health technology is to optimize our lives - push our physical limits, enhance productivity, and achieve peak performance. There are hundreds of apps to help you to maximize your potential using various data - nutrition, exercise, heart rate, breathing, habit tracking, screentime, steps walked, the list goes on...

Attended a super interesting workshop this evening on how health data is collected and analysed by technology to track and inform us but...

Attended a super interesting workshop this evening on how health data is collected and analysed by technology to track and inform us but also to mislead and distract us from the senses that we have of our own bodies, the quantified self movement, health tracking apps, and how they impact our understanding of our bodies

Huge thanks to Radical Data and The Digital Period for pulling together such an interesting topic.

https://radicaldata.org/
https://thedigitalperiod.com/

(3/3) How can you navigate the #groanzone? Managing this phase can create a productive, engaging discussion. The groan zone is the time for...

(3/3) How can you navigate the #groanzone?

Managing this phase can create a productive, engaging discussion. The groan zone is the time for deeper discussion, where clarity, understanding and alignment can be found.

Simply having awareness of this section can already do a lot to curb the ill-effects. Also helpful are visible timers, and parking discussions for later.

Reducing hurdles to strong collaboration can help your team resolve problems faster and avoid meeting burnout.

#facilitation

(2/3) Ever heard of the "groan zone"?Sam Kaner uses this term to describe the phase of a meeting between the creative first...

(2/3) Ever heard of the "groan zone"?

Sam Kaner uses this term to describe the phase of a meeting between the creative first section (defining the problem, idea generation and brainstorming) and a strong ending (alignment, convergence, decision making) where discussions often go off the rails.

Off-topic discussions, long-winded tangents, and dominating voices can turn a room full of motivated people away — groaning, zoning out and disengaging.

#Collaboration #Teamwork #GroanZone

Medical Device teams know that a lot of meetings that feel endless, chaotic and stressful. Long discussions around #riskmanagement and...

Medical Device teams know that a lot of meetings that feel endless, chaotic and stressful. Long discussions around #riskmanagement and #softwaredevelopment processes are crucial, but these lengthy meetings can be particularly draining.

The key is to understand the pain points and challenges that make these meetings unproductive, and then address them head-on. One great topic for overcoming this is to understand the "groan zone" (1/3)

#effectivecommunications #collaboration

As for a more personal #introduction - I am Irish, but I've made #Berlin DE my home for the last 6 years.I'm interested in topics of...

As for a more personal #introduction - I am Irish, but I've made #Berlin DE my home for the last 6 years.

I'm interested in topics of #disability, #queerness, and #neurodivergence, especially how they fit into our understanding of physical and mental #healthcare.

I'm super inspired by any topics of the intersection of #art and #techforgood.

I spend a lot of my time thinking (and posting) about #inclusivity, #diversity and overall #workersrights in #tech.

Hey Mastodon 👋 I'm a #Quality Manager with a passion for all things #MedicalTechnology, #inclusivity as a path to collaboration in...

Hey Mastodon 👋 I'm a #Quality Manager with a passion for all things #MedicalTechnology, #inclusivity as a path to collaboration in #tech, and the power of clear process management in making high-quality devices that help communities who need it most.

I'm excited to connect with people passionate about #MedTech, #MDR, #QualityManagement, and #SoftwareDevelopment processes - please follow, interact and boost!

#Introductions #introduction #intro