Advancements in Health Communication and Health Information Technology Transforming Healthcare through Innovation by Paul Ebenezer Health Communication Advancement
Advancements in Health Communication and Health Information Technology Transforming Healthcare through Innovation by Paul Ebenezer Health Communication Advancement
Introduction Health Communication Advancement
History of Health Communication Introduction
1840 – Electric Telegraph – Civilian War – Battel Information
4 categories of mainstreams Health Education Hospital Management Health Research Health data management
1905 -Willem Einthoven used the telephone to transmit heart sounds from a hospital to his laboratory .
1957: A Canadian doctor built a teleradiology system in Montreal that sent radiographic images between two hospitals five miles apart using coaxial cable.
In 1959, the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute was using early videoconferencing
1959: Two-way video communication was first used for telemedicine.
Telemedicine was invented in the mid-20th century, with its initial roots dating back to the 1960s .
1970 Satellite Telemedicine
2024
Quiz 1 In which year was the Willem Einthoven used the telephone to transmit heart sounds from a hospital to his laboratory ? 1820 1840 1905 1914
Telemedicine Telemedicine is the remote delivery of healthcare services and medical consultations through the use of digital communication technologies.
The Future of Telemedicine After COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic has obliged many people to stay at home without the ability to visit the doctor. Telemedicine trends to grow faster and faster. In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how powerful and useful the future of telemedicine is. These are several features that were improved during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Telehealth: Part of Telemedicine Telehealth is a broader term that covers various health services delivered remotely. Virtual visits with healthcare providers, telehealth provides non-clinical services like patient education, training for healthcare professionals, and healthcare-related communication conducted online.
TELENURSING
Definition
Triage A patient can leave a voicemail message for a nurse, and the nurse can call back to ask questions. For example, a nurse might ask if a baby has a fever or is eating
Health education Nurses can provide education on preventing disease, wellness promotion, and how to care for a condition. For example, a nurse might teach a patient how to dress and care for a minor burn over a video call.
Support Telenursing can help patients feel supported and empowered to take control of their health. For example, telephone intervention can help patients after surgery by stimulating self-care and improving nurse-patient relations.
Remote Telemonitoring
Uses of Telenursing Patients who are immobilized or far away places or living to difficult to reach places
COMPETENCIES
TELEMONITORING SENSORS
Quiz 2 Which of the following is NOT a key component of telemedicine? Video consultations Remote patient monitoring In-person physical examinations Store-and-forward technologies
The Future of Telemedicine: Current Landscape The adoption of hybrid care models represents a fundamental way of healthcare delivery, combining traditional in-person visits with the flexibility of telemedicine. Hybrid care models offer a comprehensive approach to healthcare, ensuring that patients receive the right level of care at the right time
In these telemedicine trends, routine follow-ups, preventive care, and straightforward consultations can take place virtually, freeing up in-person appointments for more complex medical issues that require physical examination or procedures. These telemedicine trends are not only improving the patient experience but also contributing to more efficient and patient- centered healthcare systems.
The Main Telemedicine Trends: AI Integration AI-powered applications are utilized for tasks such as diagnostics, risk prediction, and personalized treatment planning, enhancing the accuracy of healthcare services. AI can assist in interpreting medical images with high precision. By analysing patient data, healthcare providers can identify trends, manage chronic conditions, and allocate resources effectively.
EHealth Ehealth : the cost effective and secure use of information and communication technologies in support of health and health related fields, including health care services, health surveillance, health literature, and health education, knowledge and research. World Health Organization
Use of information and communication technology Consumer Health – Online resources, Elderly care, Doctor and patient communication Clinical care – Telemedicine, clinical transaction, test result. Administrative and Financial Transaction - payments made electronically, Online Claims. Public Health - Monitoring Community Health, Integrate Healthcare resources for decision making, Managing Disaster.
Health Information Technology
Introduction The health sector that managing patient data effectively, - higher standards of health care lower operating cost, error free. Health informatics – Acquiring, Studying and managing Health Data with health information technology
Electronic Health Record Individual Official health documents that is shared among multiple facilities and agencies. Patient identifying information in EHR – Name, Age, Ph. No, other Information
Features of Health Record Patient Portal Patient Record Management E Prescribing Reminders Medical History Charting and lab analytics Communication Task management Payment Management
Electronic Medical Record Focused on medical data alone – diagnosis, treatment, of medical condition carried out by single provider. It contains health-related information such as clinical notes, diagnoses, medications, and medical history.
Quiz 3 Health Information Technology (HIT) deals with: Only hardware in healthcare settings Only software in healthcare settings Both hardware and software for managing health information Only electronic health records
Nursing Informatics
Public Health Informatics PHI is the systematic application of knowledge about system that capture, manage, analyse, and use information to improve population – level health outcomes
Purpose of PHI
Surveillance system in PHI
Role of Nurse in Public Informatics Collecting and Studying Data Assess Individual Health and develop Tx Regimens Keep Tracking patients for any changes Provide high Quality care with Doctors Provide Information to the patient available resources and help receiving care Focus on Primary Prevention Direct Patient to different specialist as necessary Analysis Local Health community pattern Manage Public health programme budget
Quiz 4 Public Health Informatics is primarily concerned with: Individual patient care Hospital administration Hospital administration Population-level health management
Conclusion Health communication and information technology are vital to modern healthcare. Continuous innovation is essential to meet evolving health needs.
Digital Health Technologies
Quiz 5 AI integration is considered a future trend in telemedicine. True False
Research Article A Study to assess Nursing Preparedness about Health Informatics and use of Electronic Communication Media, Electronic Health Record and Mobile Application in Nursing at selected hospital of Metropolitan City.
Study findings showed that 86% nurses had knowledge related to HER, 90% felt IT as beneficial for better patient outcome and 88% felt it useful for research and quality. Majority (70%) of the nurses agreed that health informatics would save nursing time and they are prepared for its utilization in day to day working. 95% nurses expressed health informatics would be easy and helpful and 89% nurses felt it as Innovative & systematic in working for patient care.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is used in healthcare Diagnosis and treatment: AI can help doctors make complex decisions and treatment plans. For example, AI can help researchers predict whether an oral lesion will become malignant. Drug discovery: AI can analyze large amounts of data to identify potential drug candidates and predict their effectiveness. Administrative tasks: AI can help streamline administrative tasks like billing and scheduling
Medical imaging: AI can enhance medical imaging. Fraud prevention: AI can help identify suspicious patterns in insurance claims. Patient engagement: AI can help with patient engagement and adherence. Operating room scheduling: AI can help optimize operating room scheduling. Transcribing medical documents: AI can convert spoken language into written text. Digital consultations: AI can help clinicians examine digital models of patients to test the safety and effectiveness of interventions. Anesthesia administration: AI can automatically administer anesthesia to pregnant patients before a C-section
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