Bali, Indonesia – February 3-4, 2025 – Leading healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians, and technology experts across Indonesia, the UK, and Vietnam are gathering at the ‘Digital Twin for Stroke Care Global Partnership’ Workshop in Bali, Indonesia. Hosted at Aryaduta Hotel Bali, the workshop is a collaboration between Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia, and the London Digital Twin Research Centre, Middlesex University London, UK, supported by DTStroke Care Network under The Academy of Medical Sciences Grant, British Council ISFP Project Grant and British Council Women in STEM Project Grant, to explore the transformative potential of Digital Twin (DT) technology in stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation in Indonesia.
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Pre-event visits to leading stroke care hospitals in Bali
Ahead of the main workshop, DTStroke Care Network members visited Kasih Ibu General Hospital Denpasar and RSUP Prof. Dr. I G N G Ngoerah Hospital, engaging in first-hand observations of stroke care practices and digital health innovations. These visits provided valuable insights into existing stroke treatment frameworks and opportunities for technological advancements.
At Kasih Ibu Hospital Denpasar, the delegation was welcomed by the director dr. Ni Kadek Dwi Widhyari and her team. They provided a comprehensive tour of the hospital including the Stroke Care Centre and Sports Physiotherapy Centre, highlighting the integration of advanced rehabilitation techniques and the potential role of digital health solutions in optimising stroke recovery.
At RSUP Prof. Dr. I G N G Ngoerah Hospital, the delegation received a warm welcome from Hospital Director dr. I Wayan Sudana, M.Kes., who emphasised the hospital’s commitment to leveraging digital technologies for improving stroke care. An insightful presentation by dr. Angga Khrisna, a distinguished neurologist, showcased the hospital’s cutting-edge stroke management strategies and the potential role of digital twins in optimising patient care.
Interactive discussions with hospital staff emphasised the importance of predictive analytics, real-time patient monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration in enhancing stroke care outcomes. The visit reinforced the shared commitment to utilising digital health solutions for more effective, personalised, and data-driven stroke treatment approaches.
Workshop highlights: Harnessing Digital Twin for stroke management
The workshop titled The Role of Technology and Digital Twin for Stroke Treatment, Control, and Prevention officially opened with welcome remarks from Prof. Huan X. Nguyen (London Digital Twin Research Centre, Middlesex University, UK) and Dr. Lutfan Lazuardi (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia), emphasising the global collaboration required to drive digital health innovations in stroke care.
The discussions continued with insights from national representatives of the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MoH), who provided an overview of the country’s stroke burden, prevention strategies, and the government’s commitment to integrating advanced health technologies into clinical care. Prof. Ali Ghufron Mukti, Director of BPJS Kesehatan, addressed the economic impact of stroke care and the financial sustainability of stroke treatment under Indonesia’s national health insurance system. Following, Dr. Nyoman Angga Krishna Pramana (PERDOSNI) outlined the need for technology-driven solutions such as real-time monitoring, and AI-driven decision support systems to bridge gaps in stroke care across Indonesia.
The workshop also featured an international session, where experts shared cutting-edge research and innovations in stroke management.
- Prof. Huan X. Nguyen (Middlesex University, UK) led a session on the application of Digital Twin technology in personalised care, demonstrating how real-time patient data and AI-driven predictions can enhance clinical decision-making.
- Nguyễn Tiến Dũng (VNU-UMP Vietnam / Bach Mai Hospital) presented innovative clinical strategies for stroke care in Vietnam, highlighting successful telemedicine interventions and AI-assisted diagnostics that have significantly improved patient outcomes.
- Dr. Cong Minh Tran (University of Oxford) and Dr. Melanie Fleming (Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, Oxford University) explored the role of digital medicine in stroke care, emphasising digital cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and neuroimaging advancements in post-stroke rehabilitation.
- Dr. Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon (Bethesda Hospital Yogyakarta) provided insights into Indonesia’s stroke treatment landscape, discussing how data-driven approaches and digital interventions can enhance stroke care quality.
- Dr. Annisa Ristya Rahmanti (Middlesex University / UGM Indonesia) presented an umbrella review on digital interventions in stroke management, analysing global best practices in Telehealth, AI applications, and wearable technology for stroke care.
The workshop set a foundation for research partnerships and policy recommendations to integrate Digital Twin technology into Indonesia’s healthcare system, ensuring better stroke outcomes through AI-driven solutions and real-time patient monitoring.
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