Aalborg University, University College of Northern Denmark and Novo Nordisk Foundation
The European Digital Health Literacy Conference
Aalborg University, University College of Northern Denmark and Novo Nordisk Foundation
The European Digital Health Literacy Conference
The conference takes place at Aalborg University, Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, 9260 Gistrup, and the programme includes keynotes, scientific presentations, flash talks, networking opportunities, and a social programme with a conference dinner.
The dinner will take place at University College of Northern Denmark, Selma Lagerløfs Vej 2, 9220 Aalborg. We hope that you will join us for an evening with delicious food and music from young artists.
The call for abstracts is now open, with a submission deadline of 1 August. Find more details here.
Registration for the conference is now open. The fee covers conference entry, food, coffee, and conference dinner. Travelling and accommodation expenses are not covered.
The two-day conference is a joint collaboration between University College of Northern Denmark and Aalborg University. The conference is supported financially by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.
Keynote speakers
Besides flash talks, mini-masterclasses, workshops, scientific presentations and poster walks, you will have the opportunity to hear intriguing presentations from our keynote speakers.
Program
09:00
09:30
Registration with coffee & Danish bread rolls
09:30
09:40
Welcome
Diana Schack Thoft, PhD and Research Manager of the Research Centre for Health and Applied Technology, University College Northern Denmark
09:40
10:25
Keynote 1: Policy perspectives and challenges
By a representative from the World Health Organisation.
10:25
10:35
Questions in plenum
10:35
10:40
Break
10:40
11:40
Track A: Flash talks on Challenges in practice and from a citizen perspective regarding DHL
10:40
11:40
Track B: Scientific presentations on Inequalities in DHL
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11:40
11:50
Break
11:50
12:20
Panel discussion: Bringing practice, citizen and research perspectives together.
Facilitated by Lisa Korsbakke Emtekær Hæsum & Anna Diop-Christensen.
12:20
13:05
Lunch
13:05
13:50
Measurement of the levels of digital health literacy - what may the future perspectives be
Lars Kayser, Ph.D. and Professor from Section for Health Services Research, University of Copenhagen.
Research on individuals' and populations' levels of digital health literacy is often reported without addressing the potential impact of the underlying concept, which may result in difficulties in interpreting the relevance of the data. The keynote will address this problem and discuss future perspectives in relation to how to understand digital health literacy.
13:50
14:00
Questions in plenum
14:00
14:45
Poster walk
14:45
15:30
Track A: Mini-masterclass on How to assess DHL on a routine basis
By Mika Uitto, Doctoral Researcher at Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK, Finland.
Regular assessment of digital health literacy (DHL) is essential for ensuring that individuals can effectively navigate, understand, and use digital health resources. This mini-masterclass aims to explore why health literacy should be assessed, how it can be assessed, and to what extent it is relevant to do so. Participants will understand the relevance of assessing health literacy, learn about methods and tools for assessment and discuss the benefits and challenges.
Join this session to gain hands-on strategies for measuring and enhancing digital health literacy in daily practice, ensuring more inclusive and effective healthcare services.
14:45
15:30
Track B: Scientific presentations on Assessing and monitoring DHL in practice
Chair: Robert Griebler, Ph.D. and Senior researcher at the Austrian National Public Health Institute, Vienna.
Understanding and tracking digital health literacy (DHL) is crucial for improving healthcare accessibility and outcomes. This session explores practical approaches to assessing and monitoring DHL in diverse settings, from clinical environments to community-based initiatives. Participants will learn about key assessment tools, data collection methods, and strategies for integrating DHL monitoring into routine practice.
By identifying literacy gaps and measuring progress over time, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and organizations can develop targeted interventions to enhance digital health engagement and reduce health inequalities.
15:30
15:45
Coffee break
15:45
16:15
Panel discussion: Bringing practice and research together.
Facilitated by Robert Griebler & Mika Uitto.
16:15
16:30
Concluding remarks: Digital Health Literacy – A visionary Outlook
Henrik Bøggild, Ph.D., Associate Professor and research director of the Public Health and Epidemiology group, Department of Health Science and Technology (Aalborg University).
16:45
17:45
Social event
18:00
18:30
Walk from the conference venue to the conference dinner venue
18:30
22:00
Conference dinner
Join for an evening with delicious food, music from young artists and networking.
See the full program here
Accommodation
A special agreement has been made with Scandic Aalborg East offering a reduced rate for conference participants. The discounted rate can be accessed using a specific booking code, which will be sent shortly after registration. Please note that the number of rooms available at the reduced rate is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis by the hotel.
For international delegates
UCN International Relations Office is standing by to help international guests if they need visa invitations to the conference. Please note in your registration form if you will need a visa invitation, and you will receive an e-mail with more information from our International Relations Office.
Delegates should consult the international office at their home institution to discuss the possibilities for Erasmus+ funding.
For delegates who need a stay that exceeds two days with a programme for a longer visit, please contact international@ucn.dk.
All delegates will receive a signed certificate of attendance at the conference.