95732 Introduction to Digital Health
6cp; 1.5hpw (lecture, online), 1.5hpw (tutorial, on-campus)Requisite(s): 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Public Health OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10410 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10396 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of International Studies OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10441 Bachelor of Health Sciences Bachelor of Languages and Cultures OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10470 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Economics OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10468 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Business OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10466 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation OR 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10469 Bachelor of Public Health Bachelor of Management
Description
Most industrialised countries have been striving for major health reform in the last two decades, with the introduction of technology into the health environment being considered as a means to deliver safer clinical care, improve the patient journey, achieve better health outcomes, and result in significant savings from efficiency gains. Australia's health sector has commenced on a path towards an electronic networked system across all settings. While the Australian general practice environment has computerised rapidly, the introduction of health information technology into the hospital setting has been slower due to complexity, scale, funding and boundary restrictions. This subject exposes students to the mosaic of digital health uptake within Australia, including strategic planning from a national, state and local level. Current and future deployment options for both general practice and hospital facilities, and the models of care that interact with technology capabilities of digital health are considered. Finally, the digital maturity of the health ecosystem is explored, as well as how digital transformation improves connectivity and flow of patient information.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
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