AI4HF Presented at “Creating Knowledge through Participatory Research” Conference

On November 14, Miriam Cabrita from SHINE 2Europe shared insights from the AI4HF project at the “Creating Knowledge through Participatory Research” conference, organized by Open.Lab Brussels.

SHINE leads the multi-stakeholder engagement activities in AI4HF (Work Package 1), focusing on integrating diverse perspectives into the development of trustworthy AI tools for heart failure care. During her presentation, Miriam introduced the stakeholder involvement matrices, which outline the roles of stakeholders – whether as listeners, co-thinkers, or decision-makers – across different phases of AI development.

She also described the two key streams of engagement activities. The first is dedicated to identifying clinical, patient, regulatory, and ethical requirements to inform the development of trustworthy AI solutions and the design of pathways for real-world implementation of the solutions. The second examines the cultural and organizational fit of these solutions to support their implementation in different healthcare settings.

Miriam reflected on the practical challenges of involving stakeholders in international, multidisciplinary projects, highlighting the importance of adaptability and clear communication to address cultural and organizational differences.