2: Health Information Technology and VR taster session Flashcards
What types of information are used in medicine and healthcare
Personal health records (PHRs)/electronic health records, e-prescribing systems, telehealth systems, personal health tools, clinical decision support systems (CDSS), disease registries, picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), research and population data.
What is health informatics
Health informatics is the field of information science concerned with the management of healthcare data and information through the application of computers and other technologies, aiming to get the right information to the right people at the right time.
What are some digital technologies used in health informatics
Databases and data management systems, data analysis and visualization tools, machine learning algorithms, artificial intelligence tools.
What is the importance of health informatics
Health informatics enhances the quality and efficiency of medical care, enables response to widespread public health emergencies, supports personalized and precision medicine, improves patients’ medical knowledge and engagement, facilitates the development of new treatments and interventions, enables the sharing and coordination of patient information, supports care coordination, improves the efficiency of care, and reduces costs.
What are some critical issues in information ethics
information Overload: With the abundance of information available today, individuals often face challenges in processing, evaluating, and making sense of the vast amount of data. Information overload can lead to difficulties in decision-making, information fatigue, and the potential for misinformation or disinformation to spread.
Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom: Distinguishing between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom is crucial in information ethics. Understanding the different levels of meaning and value that each represents is important for responsible information management and decision-making.
Information Privacy and Security: Safeguarding personal information and ensuring data privacy and security are significant ethical concerns. Issues such as data breaches, unauthorized access, data sharing practices, and surveillance raise questions about the ethical use and protection of individuals’ information.
Digital Divide: The digital divide refers to the gap between individuals or communities who have access to affordable information and communication technologies and those who do not or have restricted access. Bridging this divide is essential to ensure equal opportunities for participation in the digital world and to prevent further inequality.
Intellectual Property Rights: Issues related to intellectual property, copyrights, patents, and fair use of information are critical ethical considerations. Balancing the rights of creators and the public’s access to information is an ongoing challenge.
How might health informatics benefit health and wellbeing
Health informatics can provide a mechanism for patients to provide critical information to their clinicians, share information with family, friends, and other patients, and enable better communication and collaboration in healthcare.
What are some key challenges when designing and implementing a digital health intervention
Cultural transformation, data privacy, ethical issues, lack of evidence, implementation challenges (regulation, approval, lack of incentives), cost considerations, fast-changing landscape and uncertainty.
What is digital equity
Digital equity refers to a condition in which all individuals and communities have access to affordable information technology and the capacity needed to fully participate in society, democracy, and the economy. It aims to bridge the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not, addressing disparities based on demographics, regions, education, socioeconomic status, and more.
What are digital determinants of health
Digital determinants of health refer to various factors that influence health outcomes and experiences in the digital realm. They include individual factors (digital literacy, technology access, attitudes towards technology use), interpersonal factors (implicit tech bias, shared device usage, patient-tech-clinician relationship), community factors (community and healthcare infrastructure), and societal factors (tech policy, data standards, social norms).
What is digital literacy
Digital literacy refers to the capabilities and skills required for individuals to effectively use and navigate digital technologies. It involves understanding digital tools, evaluating online information, protecting digital privacy and security, and engaging in digital communication and collaboration.
What are the importance and benefits of digital literacy
Digital literacy is important as it empowers individuals to make informed decisions in the digital world. Benefits include enhanced online safety and security, improved access to information and services, increased employment opportunities, effective communication and collaboration, and the ability to navigate digital health resources for better health outcomes.
What are digital health interventions
Digital health interventions are the use of digital technologies, such as mobile apps, wearable devices, and telehealth platforms, to deliver healthcare services, support health behaviors, and improve health outcomes. They can include interventions for disease management, health monitoring, health education, behavior change, and remote patient care.
What are the benefits of digital health interventions?
Digital health interventions offer several benefits, including increased access to healthcare services, convenience for patients, real-time monitoring and feedback, personalized interventions, improved self-management of health conditions, cost-effectiveness, and potential for better patient engagement and adherence.
What are some examples of digital health interventions
Examples of digital health interventions include mobile health apps for tracking physical activity or managing medication, wearable devices for monitoring heart rate or sleep patterns, telehealth platforms for remote consultations, online health education programs, and digital platforms for managing chronic diseases or mental health conditions.
