The 4D PICTURE project receives the 'Patient Experience' award at the 24th National Congress of Hospitals and Healthcare Management

This recognition highlights the work of the project, a collaboration between the IIS Aragón, UNIZAR and FRACTAL, in humanizing the care journey of cancer patients at the Miguel Servet University Hospital.

The European project 4D PICTURE has been awarded the Patient Experience Award in the framework of 24th National Congress of Hospitals and Healthcare Management, in recognition of their work in humanizing the cancer patient journey, which took place in Zaragoza on May 28, 29, and 30.

During the congress, the team presented the oral communication entitled: “Key moments in the cancer patient journey: identifying factors that affect shared decision-making”, which collects the first results of the work carried out at the Miguel Servet University Hospital (HUMS).

The presentation was made by Carlos Romero, one of the founders of FRACTAL, healthcare service design consultant and one of the entities participating in the projectThe presentation highlighted critical aspects of cancer patients' care journeys and the factors that influence their ability to actively participate in clinical decision-making.

4D PICTURE Project

The project 4D PICTURE, funded at European level, has as its main objective Improve shared decision-making in oncology through person-centered solutions, transforming the healthcare model toward a more humane, comprehensive, and tailored care to the real needs of patients. In Zaragoza, this is achieved thanks to the collaboration between the Aragón Health Research Institute (IIS Aragón), the University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) y FRACTAL.

4D PICTURE continues to develop innovative strategies to bring the healthcare system closer to people, placing their experience and participation at the center of care. The project is currently in its second phase, which involves the redesign of the oncology service. During the first phase, a thorough exploration of the service's current operations was conducted.

Based on the findings obtained, at this stage we are working together with healthcare professionals from the oncology service and with patients affected by breast cancer and melanoma, to develop possible improvements that can be implemented in the HUMS oncology service with the aim of improving the patient experience in the service and facilitating more shared decision-making.

Any patient who meets the above criteria and is interested in participating in the patient-oriented workshops is invited to contact us via email: albamedina.miguelservet@gmail.com