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      November 7, 2023

      Successful science conference at the AFAS Theatre

      On Friday 3 November, more than 250 podiatrists and podiatry students from the Netherlands and Belgium gathered at the magnificent AFAS Theatre in Leusden for the conference ‘In de wetenschap dat(a)’, organised by Rondom Podotherapeuten and KIPZ.

      Successful science conference at the AFAS Theatre

      On Friday 3 November, more than 250 podiatrists and podiatry students from the Netherlands and Belgium gathered at the magnificent AFAS Theatre in Leusden for the conference ‘In de wetenschap dat(a)’, organised by Rondom Podiatrists en KIPZ.

      More and more data is being generated in the healthcare sector, including within podiatry. Data is the gold of the future, but how can we start mining that gold within podiatry? Using data correctly can help podiatrists tackle the challenges they face, such as insufficient capacity. It can lead to a higher quality of care and help to keep healthcare manageable and affordable.

      Rondom Podotherapeuten believes it is important to draw attention to this and to share existing knowledge with one another. That is why, together with KIPZ, we have organised the ‘Congres in de Wetenschap Dat(a)’ conference for all podotherapists and podotherapy students in the Netherlands and Belgium.

      Congress on Science dat(a)Executive Professor Egge van der Poel opened the conference with an inspiring presentation that immediately captured the audience’s attention. He took us on a journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it will transform healthcare and society. Because one thing is certain: a great deal is set to change within the healthcare sector. Van der Poel’s main message was: be curious about AI and the use of data, explore your options, give things a go, discover new possibilities and talk to one another about it! A clear message to start the day with.

      After a short break, it was time for the plenary presentation by Australian Adjunct Associate Professor Angela Evans on the Foot Posture Index for children, in which she discussed the application of this tool to children. Based on an extensive dataset and associated scientific research, new normative data (normal values) for children have been established. This is therefore an example of best practice showing how data helps to support healthcare.

      Rondom podiatrists Eveline van Vliet, Dennis Swaans and Sepp Mortelmans then took the audience through their literature reviews on the reliability of the treatment methods EPTE, diathermy therapy and medical taping.

      After a delicious lunch and the chance to visit the stands, the participants chose three presentations to attend from a programme of 12 interesting topics. A wide range of speakers, including lecturers, (movement) scientists, podiatrists and researchers, discussed how the available data is already helping us to make decisions and what is happening in the field of science and data in the broadest sense of the word.

      Topics covered included: digital healthcare, artificial intelligence in podiatry, the reliability of the pressure measurement plate and much more. The speakers looked ahead, but also took the visitors through all the bumps and potholes they might encounter along the way when they want to start working with data.

      The honour of bringing the day to a close fell to Gildo Wanders, director of the Rondom Lopen Group and responsible for innovation and business development. He discussed the value of data collection from four different perspectives: that of the patient, the healthcare provider, the organisation and society. As the icing on the cake, Wanders presented the first patients like me dashboard within paramedical care. Because the team at Rondom Podotherapeuten has been collecting data in a structured, standardised way for many years, this dashboard has been made possible. The dashboard can provide healthcare providers and patients with insights into which treatments have been most effective, what the expected outcomes are, and how pain symptoms are reduced by comparing new patients with similar patients from the extensive database. A real asset within podiatry.

      Networking and visiting stands

      Between the various sessions, there was ample opportunity to engage in conversation and exchange knowledge. Over lunch, new contacts were made and the exhibitors’ stands were visited. With 11 exhibitors, each with their own stand, participants were able to explore the latest technologies, products and services relevant to the world of podiatry. After a day full of fascinating presentations and interesting conversations, the event concluded with a toast to a successful conference and a promising future for healthcare!

      Positive responsesWe can look back on a highly successful conference and have received many positive responses. Many participants regarded the conference as an eye-opener regarding the possibilities of AI and how data and technology will shape the future of healthcare and podiatry. We also frequently heard that those who were unable to attend really missed out. The conference was not only seen as informative, but also as a source of inspiration and a good opportunity to network within the profession, including with the more than 50 podiatry students in attendance.

      We would like to thank everyone who helped make the conference possible!