Rehabilitation of war-affected Ukrainians will become faster due to process digitalization

The war in Ukraine has resulted in a growing number of wounded defenders and civilians who need further rehabilitation. This has raised the question of using digital tools.

According to the Ministry of Health, starting May, the entire process of patient rehabilitation will be supported by an electronic healthcare system (EHS). This will make it possible to store patient health data in a single place – an electronic health record.

This tool is designed primarily for Ukrainians who have suffered from the war and need comprehensive rehabilitation to return to a full life. They will be able to access rehabilitation without unnecessary bureaucratic procedures.

At the first stage of digitalization, doctors will enter all medical information about rehabilitation interventions, examination results, and other necessary data into the EHS. Electronic tools are expected to ensure transparency, accountability, and efficiency of rehabilitation support.

The digitalization of these services is being implemented within the framework of the Rehabilitation of War Injuries in Ukraine project implemented by the Patients of Ukraine charitable foundation with the support of Switzerland and the European Union.

Currently, the state provides a full range of medical and rehabilitation care for war affected people. Thus, rehabilitation is free of charge and guaranteed by the state in medical institutions contracted with the National Health Service of Ukraine under the package “Rehabilitation care for adults and children in inpatient facilities”.