HAS group 20.pptx, well done for all nursing students

Brief introduction to community health(impact of technological factors on community health) and well prepared by KUHeS group 20 members
Presented by phlonie likonde Bsc in child health nursing

1. IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS ON COMMUNITY HEALTH PHLONIE LIKONDE Bachelor of science in child health nursing GROUP 20

2. INTRODUCTION The impact of technologies on health has ushered in a transformative era in the field of medicine and healthcare. As we navigate the 21 st century, technological advancements are redefining how we approach healthcare delivery, patient outcome, and overall well-being from innovative treatment to novel diagnostic tools, telemedicine and health monitoring devices, technology has become an integral part of the healthcare ecosystem.

3. Telemedicine Telehealth plays a pivotal role in expanding healthcare access by leveraging technology to provide remote medical services and consultations. Here are key aspects of telehealth role in health access expansion: Timely interventions Chronic disease management Convenience for patients

4. Health and fitness apps Apps and wearables play a significant role in preventive healthcare by empowering individuals to monitor and manage their health proactively. Health tracking Physical activity promotion Nutrition and diet monitoring

5. Sedentary lifestyle & screen time Increased screen from devices such as computers, smartphones and gaming consoles contribute to a sedentary lifestyle leads to: Obesity Cardiovascular disease Sleep disruption Social isolation

6. Mental health issues Excessive use of social media and digital platforms manipulate the way one can behave as well as think. Consequently the productivity of an individual can be reduced due to negativity of the information that is being obtained from the media. This may give rise to: Anxiety Depression Phobias

7. Exposure to harmful content Online platforms can expose individuals especially the youth to harmful or inappropriate content, impacting mental and emotional health.

8. Privacy and data security Breaches of health data privacy can result to stress and anxiety and misuse of health information can have severe personal and social consequences. For instance in 2019, community health center in Chicago suffered a data breaching , exposing the person health information of over 20,000 patients. The breaching included sensitive information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and medical diagnoses. Patients with sensitive conditions, such as HIV/AIDS feared discrimination and social ostracism, exacerbating existing health disparities.

9. Electronic Medical Records ( EMR ) The EMR provide a nurse with real-time access to patient information, such as patients medical condition, visits to health providers, images and reports of diagnostic procedures, schedule of services to be offered to people in the community and a complete longitudinal record of care evidenced based on decision support tools that can be used to aid a community nurse in decision making.

10. Limited access In rural communities, limited access to reliable internet and technology hinders the use of telehealth services, making it difficult for residents to access healthcare services. For example: Lack of access to databases or other sources of information. Lack of funding to undertake technology assessments.

11. Online Health Education Online health education can positively impact community health by increasing individuals understanding of healthy behaviors, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions. This can amount to: Improved health outcomes Better health decisions

12. 3D printing 3D printing can positively impact community health by providing Customized medical devices and prosthetics, this can help to improve the daily activities of people for instance walking, eating, driving , etc.