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Entries by Christoph Golz

Project MentalWords: Efficient collection of text data in a clinical environment and linguistic analyses

The MentalWordsproject is investigating what happens to linguistic expression when someone is affected by mental health problems. But first of all, it needs data. Important questions, less data Natural language processing (NLP) is increasingly being used to better understand mental health. This involves automatically analysing texts such as forum posts or conversation transcripts in order […]

Therapy Meets Metrics: How KPIs Make Success Visible in Blended Psychotherapy

In an interdisciplinary collaboration between the start-up YLAH and the Departments of Engineering and Computer Science as well as Health Science at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, KPI-based metrics in blended therapy were investigated. Context Blended Psychotherapy, the combination of digital and analog therapy elements, is gaining increasing importance. But how can the success […]

Sustainable digitalisation – new roles for health professionals

Digitalisation in the health sector is advancing. The early involvement and sustainable support of healthcare professionals are fundamental in this process. New fields of action and patient needs require new roles, be it technical support in the team or smart advice at the bedside. Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) is increasingly being promoted as a solution […]