The digitization of the healthcare system, coupled with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), are bringing about a profound transformation in healthcare delivery, enabling patients to access and contribute data and use it to manage their health, as well as supporting the complex decision-making processes of healthcare professionals. This transformation is often referred to as the new digital front door of the healthcare system, but as well as redefining how healthcare services are accessed and delivered, it also raises critical questions.
This publication presents the proceedings of CSHI 2025, the 7th International Conference on Context Sensitive Health Informatics, held on 23 and 24 May 2025 in Bradford, UK. Currently held biennially, the CSHI conferences focus on human and socio-technical approaches to health technology and healthcare delivery, and attract a diverse community of researchers, organizational scholars, and experts working at the intersection of technology, humans, and health systems. The theme of CSHI 2025 is ‘AI for Social Good’, and the papers included here address the pressing questions raised by the role of AI and digital healthcare in promoting health, well-being, and equality, as well as reflecting the depth and diversity of research in this rapidly evolving field. A total of 39 submissions were received for the conference, of which 30 were accepted for presentation and publication here following a rigorous peer review process.
Contributing to the broader discussions on the design, implementation, and impact of socio-technical systems in healthcare, the proceedings will be of interest to health informatics researchers and healthcare professionals everywhere.
