connected health Flashcards
What is the primary goal of eHealth initiatives, as proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
a) To reduce healthcare costs by minimizing in-person consultations.
b) To increase the accessibility and convenience of healthcare services.
c) To promote the development of advanced medical technologies.
d) To facilitate data sharing among healthcare professionals worldwide.
b) To increase the accessibility and convenience of healthcare services.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the WHO Global Observatory for eHealth (GOe)?
a) Monitoring the progress of eHealth implementations globally.
b) Providing financial assistance to countries for eHealth projects.
c) Raising awareness about the benefits of eHealth investments.
d) Disseminating research findings on eHealth best practices.
b) Providing financial assistance to countries for eHealth projects.
What prompted the World Health Assembly to adopt a resolution on digital health in 2018?
a) The need to address the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.
b) The recognition of the potential of digital technologies to improve public health.
c) The global shortage of healthcare professionals.
d) The growing demand for personalized healthcare services.
b) The recognition of the potential of digital technologies to improve public health.
What is the central aim of the WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025?
a) To establish universal standards for electronic health records.
b) To regulate the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
c) To promote the integration of digital technologies into healthcare systems.
d) To ensure data privacy and security in eHealth applications.
c) To promote the integration of digital technologies into healthcare systems.
Which of the following is NOT a core component of an eHealth system, as described in the lecture?
a) Electronic health and medical records
b) Telehealth/telemedicine
c) mHealth (mobile Health)
d) Artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics
d) Artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics
What is the key difference between Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)?
a) EHRs are patient-maintained, while EMRs are managed by healthcare providers.
b) EHRs are designed for use in hospitals, while EMRs are used in primary care settings.
c) EHRs encompass a broader scope of health information, while EMRs focus on medical records.
d) EHRs are paper-based, while EMRs are electronic.
c) EHRs encompass a broader scope of health information, while EMRs focus on medical records.
Which eHealth component facilitates remote monitoring of patient health, enabling virtual consultations and reduced travel time?
a) Electronic health records
b) Telehealth/telemedicine
c) mHealth
d) Drug Information Systems
b) Telehealth/telemedicine
Which eHealth domain, as identified by Shaw et al. (2017), emphasizes patient empowerment and the integration of health management into daily life?
a) Health in Our Hands
b) Interacting for Health
c) Data enabling health
d) Precision medicine
a) Health in Our Hands
What is highlighted as a crucial aspect of data utilization in eHealth, according to the lecture?
a) The collection of vast amounts of data is sufficient for meaningful insights.
b) Data must be connected to clinical information and patient phenotypes to be valuable.
c) Data privacy concerns should be prioritized over data sharing for research purposes.
d) Data analysis should primarily focus on identifying genetic predispositions to diseases.
b) Data must be connected to clinical information and patient phenotypes to be valuable.
According to the lecture, how does eHealth address healthcare accessibility challenges?
a) By providing financial assistance to patients in remote areas.
b) By establishing mobile clinics that travel to underserved communities.
c) By enabling remote consultations, reducing the need for travel and improving access to specialists.
d) By offering online health education resources to empower patients to manage their own health.
c) By enabling remote consultations, reducing the need for travel and improving access to specialists.
What is the primary advantage of Point of Care (POC) devices in healthcare settings?
a) They reduce the turnaround time (TAT) for test results.
b) They eliminate the need for laboratory testing altogether.
c) They are significantly cheaper than traditional laboratory tests.
d) They require minimal training for healthcare professionals to operate.
a) They reduce the turnaround time (TAT) for test results.
What challenge is associated with integrating POCT devices into eHealth systems?
a) The limited availability of POC devices for various medical conditions.
b) Ensuring the connectivity of POC devices with IT systems.
c) The complexity of interpreting results from POC devices.
d) The lack of standardization in data formats generated by POC devices.
b) Ensuring the connectivity of POC devices with IT systems.
What is the significance of critical value alerts in POCT data management systems?
a) They flag test results that require immediate therapeutic intervention.
b) They indicate that the POC device malfunctioned during testing.
c) They highlight test results that need to be verified by a laboratory.
d) They identify potential data breaches or privacy violations.
a) They flag test results that require immediate therapeutic intervention.
What is a key concern regarding data security in POCT/eHealth systems?
a) The risk of data loss due to technical failures.
b) The potential for unauthorized access to patient information.
c) The difficulty of backing up large volumes of data.
d) The cost of implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
b) The potential for unauthorized access to patient information.
What is a major obstacle to the implementation of eHealth systems in Ireland?
a) Public resistance to the use of technology in healthcare.
b) Lack of skilled IT professionals to develop and maintain eHealth systems.
c) Historical underinvestment in healthcare information and communication technology (ICT).
d) The absence of a national eHealth strategy.
c) Historical underinvestment in healthcare information and communication technology (ICT).
