Alejandro R. Jadad Bechara. Honorary Doctor

It is intended for professionals working in any area of patient care to enable them to discover all the advantages that they can offer.

This volume delves into clinical trials and proposes a series of questions, answers and reflections that are very helpful for professionals working in this area who may be facing the same setbacks.

On this journey, the author bringing us to the challenges that we will be facing in the 21st century. Along the way, we will realize how our lives are guided by illusions.

The goal of the reading of this volume is to help overcoming fears and attaining the things that will give us happiness.

From our first to our last breath, caring about others and compassion are means that will help us achieve this.

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Digital literacy and skills in health, empowerment in health, participatory health and wellbeing, design and evaluation of eHealth and mHealth interventions, data science in health, and equity are some of the subjects covered by eHealth and you will find them all in this dossier.

Definition, a simple explanation and background of the Jadad scale.

Up to 45 different teams work in this centre, whose staff consist of people from such diverse fields as computer science, product design, health policies and clinical research. They work to improve patients' health through the use of technology. It was founded by Dr Alejandro Jadad in 2000 with the support of a score of scientists, researchers and consultants. It was initially focused on the treatment of arthritis and cancer. Today, it is a leader in the application of mobile devices to the treatment of chronic diseases.

After its foundation was approved by the University of Toronto's council in 2012, Alejandro Jadad was appointed its interim director in 2015 and became its official director in 2016. It is composed of members from the community, students and faculty staff and the heads of not-for-profit organizations. Its goal links health with inequalities and its mission is to make meaningful solutions available to the entire community to improve this situation. Its vision includes collaboration from key members around the world, also engaging with the younger generations, and creating forums for the discussion of current issues related with health and inequalities.

Its goals are to maintain the University's leadership position in research and teaching, and make a significant, socially responsible contribution to Scotland, the UK and the world, promoting health and economic and cultural well-being. The organization comprises four main divisions:

• Clinical and Surgical Sciences
• Community Health Sciences
• Medical and Radiological Sciences
• Reproductive and Developmental Sciences

The SCSCH's members are committed to research, teaching in the National Health Service, and consultancy in other organizations. Alejandro Jadad is an honorary member since 2012.

OPIMEC is the Observatory of Innovative Practices on Complex Chronic Disease Management. Created in 2007, with the collaboration of Dr Alejandro Jadad, it is currently coordinated by Manuel Ollero Baturone. Based in Andalusia but projecting towards the rest of Spain and the world in general, this project seeks to establish and develop structures for creating and consolidating a global community of scientists and technologists in the field of complex chronic diseases. Its main goals are to improve integrated care, the prevention of chronic diseases, health advocacy and cooperation with public services, fostering the use of open-source software, social media and other digital tools.

At its 2005 Assembly, at which the GOe was established, WHO urged Member States to plan for appropriate eHealth services in their respective countries. This initiative seeks to act as a global spearhead for eHealth, playing a central role in its shaping and development, especially in low- and middle-income countries. The Observatory’s mission is to improve health by providing Member States with strategic information and guidance on effective practices and standards in eHealth. Its objectives are to increase the awareness and commitment of governments and the private sector, generating knowledge and disseminating research results through publications.

It is Canada's largest hospital research complex, focused on cardiology, transplants, neuroscience, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. It is composed of the union of an academic centre, the Michener Institute of Education, and a number of medical centres:

• Toronto Western Hospital
• Toronto General Hospital
• Princess Margaret Hospital
• Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

Affiliated with the University of Toronto, it is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and by private and corporate donations.

The services offered by the centre consist of providing information and support to patients with long-term pain, improving their skills in effectively managing their pain. By improving self-management, encouraging mobility and reducing the negative psychological impact of pain, patients can return to a higher quality of life. Videos and apps that will help patients to understand their condition and improve their well-being are also available on the portal.