{"id":20489,"date":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/sessions\/hypertension-galaxy-lab-a-global-cross-cultural-initiative-for-leveraging-e-health-in-primary-care\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T10:32:57","slug":"hypertension-galaxy-lab-a-global-cross-cultural-initiative-for-leveraging-e-health-in-primary-care","status":"publish","type":"wsa_session","link":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/sessions\/hypertension-galaxy-lab-a-global-cross-cultural-initiative-for-leveraging-e-health-in-primary-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertension Galaxy Lab: A Global\/Cross-Cultural Initiative for Leveraging e-Health in Primary Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hypertension is a major chronic condition in primary care, with e-health adoption varying widely across countries. While digital tools for monitoring blood pressure and delivering remote care are evidence-based, their use is influenced by resources, workforce capacity, policies, and cultural factors. The Hypertension Galaxy Lab adopts a systems-thinking approach, using a galaxy metaphor to examine national differences in e-health for hypertension management, while encouraging collaborative learning among primary care professionals.1. Describe and compare e-health practices in hypertension treatment across different countries. 2. Create a \u201chealth system galaxy\u201d visualizing their country&#039;s resources as \u201cstars,\u201d digital tools as \u201csatellites,\u201d barriers as \u201cblack holes,\u201d and collaboration opportunities as \u201corbits.\u201d 3. Identify common facilitators and challenges in implementing e-health solutions for hypertension management. 4. Identify potential areas for international cooperation or future initiatives involving multiple countries.The workshop includes a brief theoretical overview, metaphor-based instruction, and small-group teamwork. Participants work in diverse international groups using visual templates to examine and compare system components, fostering active participation and peer learning without requiring patient data. Introduction \u2013 \u201cGlobal View\u201d (10 min): Brief evidence-based overview of using e-health tools for hypertension management in primary care. Mini Lecture \u2013 \u201cWhat Builds a Galaxy?\u201d (5 min): Explains the metaphors and their four core elements. International Group Lab \u2013 \u201cDesign &amp; Align Your Galaxies\u201d (35 min): Mixed-country groups discuss their national \u201cstars,\u201d \u201cblack holes,\u201d and \u201csatellites,\u201d then collaboratively define shared \u201corbit alignments,\u201d common pathways, challenges, strengths, follow-up frequency, chronic care implementation, health policy implications, and opportunities for collaboration. Each group creates a single galaxy map that reflects both national insights and cross-country alignment points. Closing \u2013 \u201cFrom Map to Action\u201d (15 min): Groups share key findings and merge insights into a collective \u201cInternational Galaxy Map.\u201dParticipants will identify opportunities for improvement and build cross-country connections. The workshop will develop a collective map of shared facilitators, barriers, and ideas for future implementation or research.This workshop makes complex system variability simple and engaging, providing practical insights and collaboration opportunities for primary care and global e-health in hypertension management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-20489","wsa_session","type-wsa_session","status-publish","hentry","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session\/20489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsa_session"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/wsa_session"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/woncaeurope2026.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}