Lecture 9 Flashcards
What are the main topics covered in the lecture on Connected Health
Healthcare & LIMs, eHealth, components of eHealth systems, POCT & role in eHealth, and the Irish perspective.
What is eHealth
The use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health, recognized as a rapidly growing area in health today.
What are the three main components of an eHealth system?
Electronic health and medical records, telehealth/telemedicine, and mHealth (mobileHealth).
What are Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
Record systems in a hospital or hospital network hosted by that institution.
What are Electronic Medical Records (EMRs
Record systems in standalone hospitals or GP settings
: What is e-prescribing
Fulfilling medical prescriptions from clinician to patient via pharmacy.
What is telemedicine or telehealthcare
Remote settings for monitoring health, such as BP monitors and glucometers.
What did the World Health Assembly acknowledge in 2018?
The potential of digital technologies to improve public health and promote Universal Health Coverage
What is the goal of the WHO Global Observatory for eHealth (GOe
To monitor the development of eHealth worldwide and support national governments and international bodies in improving eHealth policy, practice, and management.
What are the three main domains of eHealth identified by Shaw et al. 2017
Health in Our Hands, Interacting for Health, and Data Enabling Health.
What does “Health in Our Hands” refer to
Empowering patients to manage their health and wellness, integrating health management into daily life.
What does “Data Enabling Health” focus on?
Data management, privacy issues, data repositories, precision health, and reducing human error.
How do POC devices reduce TAT?
By providing rapid results and cutting down on reporting time.
What are the challenges for Ireland in implementing eHealth care systems
Legacy underinvestment in healthcare ICT and economic difficulties leading to reluctance to invest in infrastructural systems
What is the goal of eHealth Ireland
To improve population wellbeing, health service efficiencies, and economic opportunity through technology-enabled solutions.
What is Tyto Care Inc. known for
Digital cameras to view ears, nose, and throat, a microphone for heartbeat, lungs, and abdomen, and a basal thermometer.
What is Healthy.io Ltd. known for
Smartphone urinalysis with 10 parameters, CE and ISO13485 certification, and EU and FDA clearance as a Class II medical device
