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What term is used to describe a marginalized group that faces barriers due to digital exclusion?

  • Digital influencers
  • Digital elite
  • Digital majority
  • Digital underclass (correct)

Which of the following factors is related to increased health issues among people living in deprived areas?

  • Geographic deprivation (correct)
  • Physical fitness
  • Higher income
  • Education level

What is essential for supporting marginalized groups affected by digital exclusion?

  • Increasing internet speeds
  • Lowering device costs
  • Promoting only technological innovation
  • Targeted policy interventions (correct)

Which of the following best describes the nature of content that most people create online?

<p>Informal and social engagements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of digital content creation, what is primarily emphasized by the statement 'Content is content no matter what form it takes'?

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What action can individuals take to monitor their online presence?

<p>Set up a Google alert for their name (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should students use social media according to RCSI policy?

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What is one consideration regarding professional identity online?

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What is recommended regarding personal information online?

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What reflects the reality of online privacy?

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Which statement about social media engagement is accurate?

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What is a significant impact of digital exclusion highlighted in the content?

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What is vital for students to remember before posting online?

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What percentage of Wikipedia editors contribute the majority of its content?

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Which demographic is increasingly represented among non-users of technology in the UK and Sweden?

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What percentage of the population in the Central African Republic is connected to the Internet?

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What is one significant difference between the wealth distribution of Wikipedia editors and income earners in the USA?

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Which factor is suggested to affect the populations of tech users and non-users over time?

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Based on the content, how does the distribution of wealth among Wikipedia contributors compare to the overall population in the USA?

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What trend is observed about Internet user demographics in the Central African Republic?

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What structural characteristic is highlighted regarding social media and contributors?

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What percentage of healthcare apps do not meet United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS) standards?

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Which phrase best reflects George Bernard Shaw's view on communication?

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What is a common issue identified with healthcare apps?

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What did the analysis of the Disinformation Dozen reveal about anti-vaccine content on social media?

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What is a key drawback of web-based searches in patient care, as discussed in the context of emerging technologies?

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What is one of the regulatory issues faced by healthcare apps?

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When analyzing trends, what two terms were specifically mentioned in connection with online search data?

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What is the main source of misinformation attributed to the Disinformation Dozen?

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What is meant by 'digital professionalism'?

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Which of the following is a key principle of health informatics covered in this module?

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What does the RCSI social media policy emphasize in relation to students?

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What is the focus of the team project assessed in this module?

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Why is uniformity in formatting important for academic submissions?

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Which aspect is NOT emphasized in the academic integrity learning outcome?

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How is effective communication portrayed in the course learning outcomes?

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What is a primary objective of applying online resources in health sciences?

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What percentage of doctors did not utilize privacy options on social media?

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What is one potential consequence of revealing personal information on social media for doctors?

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What does 'context collapse' refer to in online interactions?

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What is recommended as a first step in managing your online identity?

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In the context of social media, what does 'expression of self' refer to?

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Why might patients Google a doctor's name?

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What should doctors consider when managing their online presence?

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Who should doctors ask to connect with them on social media, according to tips provided?

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Flashcards

Health Informatics

The use of technology and information systems in healthcare to improve patient care, research, and education.

Evidence-Based Practice

A clinical decision-making approach that emphasizes using the best available evidence to guide care.

Digital Professionalism

The professional conduct and online behavior expected of individuals in a digital context.

Professional Interaction Online

Utilizing ethical and appropriate communication skills in online environments like email, forums, and social media.

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RCSI Social Media Policy

RCSI's set of rules and guidelines governing the use of social media by its students and staff.

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RCSI Social Media Policy Implications

How the RCSI Social Media Policy impacts students' online behavior and their professional image.

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Information Literacy

The ability to understand, evaluate, and utilize information effectively in a health science context.

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Communicative Competence

The ability to express oneself clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication.

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Digital Underclass

A group of people who lack access to digital technologies and resources, like computers and the internet.

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Digital Divide

The uneven distribution of digital access and skills, leading to a gap between those who have access and those who do not.

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Tailored Policy Interventions

Creating policies and programs that specifically address the needs of marginalized groups to ensure their rights and opportunities are upheld.

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Content Creation

The act of creating and sharing content on the internet, including posts, messages, pictures, and videos.

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Informal Content Creation

The realization that even simple online activities like social media posts are considered forms of content creation.

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Online Healthcare Information

Information shared online about health, including personal health data, health information websites, and social media discussions.

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Healthcare Apps

Healthcare applications designed to provide health-related services or information to users, often on mobile devices.

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Reliability of Online Health Information

The quality and accuracy of information disseminated online about health, particularly the potential for misinformation and inaccurate advice.

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Health Disinformation

The spread of misleading or false information about health-related topics, often through social media and online platforms.

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Disinformation Dozen

A group of individuals or organizations identified as major contributors to the spread of anti-vaccine content on social media.

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Tracking Health Trends Online

The use of search engines like Google Trends to track and analyze the popularity of specific health-related topics over time.

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COVID-19 and Health Information

The period of time between 2020 and 2024, marked by a global pandemic and an increase in online health information seeking and misinformation.

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Critical Evaluation of Online Health Information

The practice of critically evaluating health information online, considering factors like source credibility, evidence-based practices, and potential biases.

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Wikipedia's 1% Effect

A small group of Wikipedia editors contribute a large portion of the website's content, demonstrating a significant disparity in participation.

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Wealth Distribution in the USA

The top 1% of income earners in the United States hold a disproportionate amount of wealth compared to the rest of the population.

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Technology Use and Vulnerability

The use of technology varies significantly across different groups, with those who are older, less educated, have poorer health, and are more isolated being less likely to use technology.

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Public Trust in Healthcare

The impact of COVID-19 on public trust in healthcare is uncertain.

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Internet Access in Central African Republic

The number of people using the internet has significantly increased in the Central African Republic, demonstrating a positive change in access to technology.

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Internet Access in Ireland

The number of people using the internet in Ireland is very high, indicating widespread access to technology.

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Biopsychosocial Model of Technology Use

Considering psychological, biological, and social factors is essential when understanding technology use and its associated vulnerabilities.

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Technology Non-Users in Britain and Sweden

The characteristics of technology users and non-users in both Britain and Sweden have shifted over time, with non-users becoming more likely to be vulnerable groups.

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Context Collapse

The blending of different audiences and contexts into a single online environment, leading to potential for misunderstanding or conflicting expectations.

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Differentiated Self-Presentations

When individuals present different versions of themselves based on their audience, potentially leading to inconsistencies and challenges online.

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Imagined Audience

The idea that people on social media are often aware of a wider audience, leading to a sense of heightened scrutiny and potential consequences for their actions.

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Auditing your Social Media Presence

The practice of actively reviewing and managing one's online presence, particularly on social media platforms.

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Deleting Negative Posts and Pictures

The act of removing or modifying potentially negative or inappropriate content from your social media accounts.

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Who do you trust?

Building and maintaining relationships with individuals whose opinions are valued, encouraging them to monitor your online activities and provide support.

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Celebrate your Success Online

Promoting positive achievements and accomplishments online, showcasing your professional capabilities and enhancing your online reputation.

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Professional Consequences of Social Media

The potential impact of social media on a professional's reputation, leading to consequences like job losses or reputational damage.

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Professional Identity Online

The way you present yourself as a professional in public and private online spaces.

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Social Media Configuration

Examining your social media settings to ensure you're sharing information appropriately and securely.

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Think Before You Post

Considering the impact of your online posts, especially how they might reflect on your professional identity.

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Online Information Literacy

The ability to critically assess the reliability and trustworthiness of information found online.

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Patient Access to Online Profiles

The importance of understanding how your online presence can be accessed by patients.

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Online Professionalism

Respectful and appropriate online behavior expected of healthcare professionals.

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Study Notes

Mentimeter Results

  • Students were asked to consider the differences between healthcare in Bahrain, Malaysia, and Ireland.
  • Students were asked to reflect on their online activities and time spent online.

COMMPROF2: Healthcare Information and Communication Online

  • This course is a module in Communication Professionalism in Health Sciences 1.
  • Class: Foundation Year (2024/2025)
  • Code: COMMPROF2
  • Lecturer: Eric Clarke
  • Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
  • Time: 4 PM
  • Location: Likely at a university, given the branding.

CommProf1 - Introduction and Short Tasks

  • Students must post a short biography (deadline: 4 PM, October 15, 2024)
  • Students must upload a curriculum vitae/resume (deadline: 4 PM, October 15, 2024)

Learning Outcomes (COMMPROF2)

  • Describe how health informatics and evidence-based practice are applied.
  • Explain the meaning of "digital professionalism".
  • Demonstrate professional online interaction skills.
  • Describe the RCSI social media policy and its implications for student professional identity.
  • Assemble and evaluate health information, focusing on tertiary level health science standards using online resources appropriately.
  • Acknowledge the importance of effective communication (written and oral).
  • Acknowledge academic integrity and honesty.
  • Execute academic tasks with integrity and honesty.

Examined Materials

  • Team project
  • Recorded oral presentation and/or short essay.
  • Peer assessment
  • MCQ Informatics

Biographies and Resumes

  • Using Moodle, uploading files, and observing deadlines are important.
  • Formatting and following instructions are key for successful submissions.
  • Consistent approach is expected for tasks and assignments.
  • Time management is critical in coursework, and use of given platforms
  • Uniformity in submissions will save time in grading.

Patient Centered Service Principles

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Self-care
  • Compassion
  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Honesty
  • Advocating for patient needs.
  • Evidence-based Practice
  • Reflective Practice, including continual improvement
  • Working in Partnerships
  • Providing Ethical Care
  • Giving Altruistic care

Learning Outcomes (general)

  • Describe the principles of health informatics and evidence-based practice.
  • Define "digital professionalism".
  • Demonstrate professional online interaction.
  • Explain RCSI's social media policy and its implications for student identity.

More Simply...

  • Reflect on the Internet and healthcare.
  • Consider personal healthcare data online.
  • Analyze what the Internet reveals about oneself.
  • Note if all online healthcare experiences are the same.
  • Identify where one goes to find healthcare information.

Quote by George Bernard Shaw

  • "The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place."

Where do we get information about Healthcare and Who Creates it?

  • Social media
  • Mobile devices
  • Patients
  • Healthcare providers
  • Web-based searches
  • Direct-to-consumer genetic testing

Healthcare Apps

  • 80% of healthcare apps do not meet NHS standards.
  • Poor information, lack of security updates, and insufficient regulatory awareness are common problems.

Search Terms (COVID-19 and Anti-Vaccine)

  • Shows search term popularity trends over time (Last 5 years).
  • Graphical representations show popularity spikes and declines in search interest.

Disinformation Dozen

  • Data analysis focused on anti-vaccine content from February 1 to March 16, 2021.
  • 65% of the analyzed anti-vaccine content was attributable to 12 people or organizations.

Coronavirus Disease Statistics

  • Data on new cases and deaths from JHU CSSE COVID-19.
  • Data displayed by location (Ireland) but applicable to worldwide trends.

Covid-19 Lives Lost (Irish Times)

  • This article/series reports on lives lost to COVID-19.

Wikipedia as a Country

  • The top 1% of Wikipedia contributors are disproportionately influential; contributing a major portion of the content.
  • Shows an unequal distribution of content creation on Wikipedia.

Internet Access and Usage

  • Data on internet usage globally and for specific countries (Ireland, Central African Republic, etc.)

Life Expectancy, Infant Mortality, and Deaths Under Age 5

  • Data on various countries (Bahrain, Ireland, Central African Republic).

Think Biopsychosocial: Technology Use in UK and Sweden

  • Populations of ex-users and non-users have changed.
  • Non-users are often vulnerable (elderly, less educated, worse health).
  • Data on non-users in various countries show the vulnerable population.

People in Deprived Areas and Health Issues

  • A relationship exists between geographic deprivation, health & disability.

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Health Outcomes

  • The relationship between ICT and population health. The analysis used econometric model and panel data.

Quarterly Report on Health Insurance Q1 2024

  • Data on the number of people with health insurance.
  • Data on the percentage of people with health insurance.
  • Data on changes in the number of people with health insurance.
  • Premium cost data.

What About You?

  • Prompt to reflect on personal experiences.

Editor or Creator of online content?

  • Most internet content is not actively produced by the average user.
  • Social media activity (messages, comments, pictures, videos) constitute user-generated or casual content.
  • The content itself is considered no matter how it's generated or shared online.

Personal and Professional Identity

  • Online activity directly links to a person's surrounding, interests, and habits.
  • Online content may be used to evaluate and grade job applications.
  • Online presence may affect professional standing/ranking

Professional Identity as a Student

  • Professional identity encompasses people, groups, and systems.
  • Connections within and between individuals, and groups are part of this system.
  • Shows a student's identity forming through professional practice and community.

Social Media in RCSI

  • RCSI has a social media policy.
  • Student use is not monitored, though a policy exists.
  • Policy applies to the use of RCSI services and networks.
  • Respectful and reasonable usage is expected.
  • Concerns should be reported
  • Policy applies from “now” onwards to all future students post their graduation.

Summary Points

  • How do students want to present themselves professionally online?
  • Are social media accounts correctly configured?
  • Think before posting about patients online.
  • Everyone doesn't have equal internet access and experience.
  • Evaluate trustworthiness of online information.

Additional Considerations

  • A multitude of different topics were covered, including the application of health informatics, digital professionalism, and the impacts of social media.
  • It provides insights into the importance of digital literacy, ethical considerations, and potential risks associated with online activities.
  • Note trends of analysis and data provided in presentations.
  • Consider the methods used in the data collection and analysis.

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