Digital technologies are increasingly part of healthcare: they are used to improve the treatment of patients, to shorten the length of stay in hospital, and to ensure medical care and interdisciplinary support after discharge.

Last but not least, digitalisation is also changing the forms of communication of pastoral care recipients, who are increasingly seeking out meaningful services on mobile devices.

The aim of this conference was to gain an overview of current developments and to demonstrate and discuss their opportunities and risks using exemplary examples and innovative projects. The following questions were the guiding principles:

•     Which forms of digital pastoral care are forward-looking?
•     What prerequisites are needed for the development of digital pastoral care services?
•     What can be learned from international experience for Switzerland?

This conference was aimed at pastoral workers, researchers and all those who are responsible for pastoral care in churches and public institutions.

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