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It takes a system to save a life – reflections from EMS2025

The EMS2025 conference in Stockholm in June was jam-packed with content by global and local experts from the European Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field, sparking consideration of some of the main points that EMS will need to consider developing in the future. Based on our perspective, what are some main take-home messages from all of this?

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Conversations of simulation: lessons from SESAM 2025 in Valencia

SESAM conferences have become a crucial keystone in the continuous development and conversations around simulation in healthcare. The Society for Simulation in Europe, or SESAM, is one of the biggest global societies in simulation. This year, SESAM 2025 was hosted in Valencia.

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Exploring the competencies nurses need to work in virtual wards

According to Wheeldon (2023), nurses struggle to adapt to remote patient care. This raises concerns about their ability to manage the development process effectively, considering their competence, workload, and the need to ensure patient safety.

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Health literacy and artificial intelligence literacy in the context of health equity

Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education (HE) has been gaining momentum in recent years, promising to revolutionise the way we learn, teach, and interact within academic institutions. AI holds significant potential in social and health care HE by enabling learning environments that foster ethical reasoning, reflective practice, and responsible decision-making in complex care situations.

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AI-driven technologies for human wellbeing

In mental health, AI tools provide timely support and bridge gaps in traditional care. This blog post explores the intersection of AI-enhanced user experience and its implications for mental health support, by reporting from a Blended Intensive Program (BIP) in Estonia, where prototypes were developed by international students for a local startup company.

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The impact of transformational leadership on job satisfaction and organisational commitment

Based on research findings from a master thesis (Kurki, 2025), this blog post explores the impact of transformational leadership on nurses' job satisfaction and organisational commitment.

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Authenticity as the New Professional Currency: Performing the “Real Self” Online

Authenticity has become one of the most valuable — and paradoxical — skills in modern working life. On LinkedIn and TikTok, young professionals are urged to “be real,” yet every post demands calculation, awareness, and polish.

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Are consumers using AI applications to search for information about products before making a purchase?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to help consumers in various situations. In this blog post, we discuss the results of a survey on consumer use of various sources of information (including generative AI applications) to search for product information for different types of products.

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Shedding light on the rebound effects of sustainable consumption

Sustainability has become a major concern in recent years. As the world faces growing environmental challenges, many consumers are trying to make more responsible choices. Governments, companies, and researchers have responded by encouraging greener consumption. However, even well-intentioned behaviour can have unexpected effects.

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