GIS in Health Informatics Research Quiz

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What is the purpose of community health profiling?

To increase access to greenspace

To provide exercise equipment to local gyms

To promote walking in parks

To identify geographical strengths and weaknesses of a specific community (correct)

How can GIS benefit health informatics research?

By providing better access to geographical health data (correct)

By increasing human error in data collection

By reducing the use of geolocation devices

By decreasing the dimensions of health data

What can GIS help researchers do in environmental health studies?

Increase human error in data collection

Reduce the availability of health data

Assess environmental risks (correct)

Predict future healthcare needs

How can GIS benefit health services' costs?

By planning amenities more efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of GIS in health informatics research?

More efficient data collection Signup and view all the answers

How does community health profiling help in decision-making about health services?

By identifying strengths and weaknesses of communities Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for the need to increase surveying in health studies?

To improve the quality of reporting in health studies Signup and view all the answers

What is one area where GIS tools are identified as needing improvement?

Mapping geographical locations of health facilities Signup and view all the answers

How can GIS tools impact the utilization of health care services?

Enhance the understanding of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What type of behaviors were addressed through questionnaires using GIS in the study of health geography?

Health prevention behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of GIS in health studies according to the text?

To enhance the utilization of health care services Signup and view all the answers

Why is significant work still needed to improve GIS in the study of health geography?

To better understand the impact of geographic and spatial factors on health care utilization Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in research?

Increased efficiency and time management Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is NOT mentioned as being utilized in the study of cardiovascular drug-prescribing patterns in Taiwan?

Public health informatics data Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the study conducted by Leslie, Butterworth, and Edwards in 2006?

Measuring community walkability using GIS data Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest GIS contributes to understanding geographical factors' influence on population health?

By allowing for greater efficiency in research Signup and view all the answers

Which publication discusses the ethical issues related to sharing geographic information in system design?

Journal of Biomedical Informatics 2003;35:178–85 Signup and view all the answers

In which year was 'The case for small area microdata' published?

2004 Signup and view all the answers

How many citizens in a southwest area of Japan were predicted to not receive proper hospital care based on GIS assessment?

Over 9000 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of developing the Patient Access Area Model through GIS?

To evaluate medical supply and demand Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for making gains in health informatics when using GIS according to the text?

Applying GIS through research Signup and view all the answers

What needs to occur to ensure better geographical health maps are used?

Improvements in quantity and quality of data input Signup and view all the answers

In what field was the use of GIS discussed by Shaw and McGuire?

Health informatics research Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of GIS research in health geography according to the text?

Identifying populations at risk based on location Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Rytkonen's work as mentioned in the text?

GIS and spatial analysis in epidemiology Signup and view all the answers

Which publication discusses the use of GIS in identifying outcome disparities in patients with type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia?

Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to access outcome disparities in patients with type 2 diabetes and hyperlipidemia Signup and view all the answers

What is the TEDMED 2008 talk by Bill Davenhall mainly about?

How an individual's health is influenced by their location Signup and view all the answers

In which publication was a cancer case study used to investigate environmental health using GIS?

Polish Journal of Environmental Studies Signup and view all the answers

What type of research studies are categorized in the framework by Lyseen et al.?

Health related geographical information systems (GIS) studies Signup and view all the answers

Which author discussed the method for identifying populations at risk based on high background radon levels?

Kohli S. Signup and view all the answers