eHealth in Community Health Overview
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What does eHealth primarily utilize to enhance health services?

  • Television and radio broadcasting
  • Traditional paper documents
  • General computer software
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT recognized as a benefit of eHealth?

  • Increased efficiency in health care
  • Improved doctor-patient physical interactions (correct)
  • Enhanced quality of care
  • Decreased costs due to duplicative procedures

    • Which of the following is one of the three main areas encompassed by eHealth?

  • Basic health literacy through newspapers
  • Public health service improvements through IT and e-commerce (correct)
  • Sales of health products via traditional methods
  • Physical medical examinations

    • How does eHealth aim to manage health costs effectively?

    <p>By enhancing communication to avoid unnecessary procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes eHealth from telehealth and telemedicine?

    <p>eHealth refers to a broader range of health services and information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is highlighted as benefiting health professionals and consumers through eHealth?

    <p>Delivery of health information via the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eHealth promise focuses on improving the overall quality of care in health services?

    <p>Increasing efficiency in healthcare settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method does eHealth employ to enhance patient education?

    <p>Use of electronic tools like smartphones and tablets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major problem associated with paper-based health records?

    <p>Illegible handwriting can lead to misinterpretation of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential negative impact of losing a patient's health record?

    <p>Continuity and interoperability of care may be disrupted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can well-managed patient information systems benefit healthcare providers?

    <p>They enable more targeted interventions through accurate data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the digital divide encompass?

    <p>Age and gender disparities in accessing healthcare.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk associated with traditional, paper-based health records?

    <p>They do not ensure patient confidentiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of effective e-health?

    <p>Expensive to maintain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can cause delays in healthcare monitoring?

    <p>Manual recording and tallying of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of spending too much time searching for paper-based records?

    <p>It limits the actual time available for patient care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of telemedicine as defined by the WHO?

    <p>To deliver health care services remotely using technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a defined element of telemedicine?

    <p>Providing electronic prescriptions only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the strategic goals of the DOH's National eHealth Strategic Framework for 2010-2016?

    <p>To capitalize on information and communication technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect enhances the efficiency of EMR systems according to the content?

    <p>Proper documentation of patient encounters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does eLearning primarily incorporate?

    <p>Electronic tools to aid in teaching.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can telemedicine assist in the health referral system?

    <p>By bridging gaps between health services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major benefit of e-health in terms of healthcare quality?

    <p>It allows comparisons between different health care providers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a benefit of electronic medical records (EMRs)?

    <p>They provide reliable data for health indicators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one limitation of telemedicine mentioned in the content?

    <p>It may not be suitable for certain scenarios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should e-health interventions be evidence-based?

    <p>To provide proof of their effectiveness through scientific evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does e-health empower consumers and patients?

    <p>By providing access to personal electronic records online.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one challenge posed by e-health regarding ethics?

    <p>It presents threats related to privacy and equity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential risk does e-health face in terms of equity?

    <p>It can deepen the gap between individuals with varying access to technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does e-health extend the scope of healthcare?

    <p>It allows online health services from global providers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of relationship does e-health encourage between patients and health professionals?

    <p>A partnership based on shared decision-making.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does e-health contribute to physician education?

    <p>Through online sources for continuing medical education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does automatic data backup provide in a healthcare facility?

    <p>Prevention of data loss during emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does minimizing redundancy of data benefit healthcare data management?

    <p>Improves data accuracy and organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is data availability crucial for clinical research?

    <p>To provide reliable and quicker research outputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the characteristic 'accessibility' in data management signify?

    <p>The readiness of data for immediate needs by users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following practices reduces transcription costs in healthcare settings?

    <p>Implementing point of care documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for ensuring accuracy in electronic health systems?

    <p>Consistent format adherence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do electronic medical records (EMRs) contribute to resource efficiency?

    <p>By reducing costs related to maintaining paper charts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'comprehensiveness' imply regarding data input?

    <p>All necessary information must be provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one primary goal of the Philippine Health Information Exchange (PHIE)?

    <p>To integrate health data and processes across various facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of PHIE manages the unique identification of healthcare providers?

    <p>Provider Registry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by interoperability in the context of the PHIE?

    <p>The coordination of electronic health data without loss of semantics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does PHIE facilitate client care collaboration?

    <p>By providing a single unified view of clients' health data accessible anywhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does the Standards Terminology Service of PHIE perform?

    <p>Handles unique identification of clinical activities and terminologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advantage does aggregation of health data into a longitudinal electronic medical record provide?

    <p>Enhanced monitoring and evaluation for developing interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Philippine Health Information Exchange?

    <p>To create encrypted health services inaccessible to providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Client Registry in PHIE specifically manage?

    <p>Unique identification of citizens receiving healthcare services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    eHealth in Community Health

    • eHealth is the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for health care.
    • The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized eHealth as a cost-effective way to use ICT in health services, surveillance, literature, education, and research in 2005.
    • eHealth encompasses the delivery of health information to consumers via internet and telecoms.
    • eHealth also improves public health services via education and training of health workers while incorporating e-commerce and e-business.
    • 10 key elements of eHealth are efficiency, quality, evidence-based approach, empowerment, patient-physician relations, education, enabling info exchange, extending healthcare scope, ethics, and equity.

    The 10 E's in eHealth

    • Efficiency: Improving efficiency in healthcare by decreasing costs.
    • Enhancing Quality of Care: Improving quality and reducing costs simultaneously.
    • Evidence-Based Approach: Using proven and rigorous studies to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth interventions.
    • Empowering Patients/Consumers: Providing consumers with access to knowledge and their own health records.
    • Encouraging New Relationships: Promoting partnerships between patients and healthcare professionals.
    • Education: Educating physicians and consumers through online platforms.
    • Enabling Information Exchange: Standardizing information exchange between healthcare facilities.
    • Extending Scope of Care: Expanding healthcare accessibility both geographically and conceptually.
    • Ethics: Considering the ethical implications of online interactions and professional practice.
    • Equity: Ensuring equitable access to eHealth for all people.

    Empowerment of Consumers and Patients

    • eHealth makes medical knowledge and personal health records accessible to consumers.
    • Increased patient choice and access to evidence-based medicine
    • eHealth opens new avenues for patient-centered medicine.

    Encouragement of New Relationships

    • Fostering a true partnership between patients and healthcare professionals.
    • Shared decision-making in healthcare.

    Patient Privacy and Security Concerns

    • Traditional paper-based records are vulnerable to unauthorized access.
    • Manual data recording and tallying significantly delays the implementation of health interventions.
    • Poor health care monitoring as information isn't up-to-date on a daily basis.
    • Time spent on searching for paper records negatively impacts actual patient care.
    • Illegible handwriting can misinterpret data.

    EHR Data Challenges and Solutions

    • Data accuracy: Ensuring accurate and valid data input to reflect events accurately.
    • Data accessibility: Ensuring data availability when needed by patients and healthcare professionals.
    • Data comprehensiveness: Ensuring all required fields in patient records are filled.
    • Data currency: Data must be up-to-date
    • Data consistency and reliability: Correct data entries

    Effective Use of Resources

    • eHealth can reduce costs in several areas such as chart pulls, transcription costs, and supplies.

    Factors Affecting eHealth

    • Budgetary limitations: Health care budgets often constrain the development of eHealth initiatives.
    • Infrastructure limitations: Infrastructure, especially in rural areas, can pose challenges to accessing the internet and adopting eHealth.
    • Knowledge gaps: Existing personnel may not be fully trained or knowledgeable in using eHealth resources due to lack of experience.
    • Decentralized government: Local governments can have their own priorities, policies, and approaches to eHealth.

    E-learning

    • eLearning can aid in providing health education and correct misconceptions.
    • It's valuable in promoting health promotion and maintaining health.

    Telemedicine and Telepresence

    • Telemedicine is essential to deliver healthcare to areas with limited healthcare resources.
    • Telepresenters can present cases to remote specialists.
    • Telemedicine bridges gaps in health referral systems.

    Community Health Nurses

    • Community health nurses play crucial roles in monitoring disease trends, ensuring data quality, and acting as change agents.
    • They can also educate families and individuals on health matters.

    Researcher/Data Analysis Roles

    • Nurses can analyze patient records to identify areas for research.
    • Nurses can use their knowledge to create research frameworks.

    Philippine Health Information Exchange (PHIE)

    • PHIE aims to provide integrated healthcare services and data-sharing across facilities.
    • PHIE helps to improve data accuracy, real-time reporting, and effective interventions.

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    Explore the essentials of eHealth and its significance in community health. This quiz provides insights into the ten key elements of eHealth recognized by the WHO, including efficiency, quality, and ethics. Test your understanding of how ICT improves healthcare delivery and worker training.

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