Track 9. Health communication and health information technology

July 14, 2022

11th American Healthcare Summit on November 15-17, 2022 in San Francisco, USA.

What is the definition of Health Information and Communication Technologies?

Health ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) is based on the development of digital technologies, databases, and other applications that aim to prevent illness, treat diseases, manage chronic illness, and improve healthcare for individuals and communities, as well as provide capacity for system efficiencies and the prevention of medical errors. Health ICT enables new and more efficient methods of accessing, communicating, processing, and storing information.

Remote care, interdisciplinary clinical support, and knowledge support enabled by information and communication technologies are intended to bridge the gap that has emerged in the health sector in both developing and new industrial countries.

Health communication is the study and application of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community health decisions.

To deliver targeted or tailored messages to specific segments among diverse audiences, health communication considers a variety of channels, including individuals, communities, health professionals, special groups, and decision makers.

Digital tools and services (e.g., mobile phone apps, email messaging) that can be used to improve patients' self-care, facilitate patient provider communication, inform health behaviours and decisions, prevent health complications, and promote health equity are examples of health information technology.

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The Advantages of ICT in Healthcare

By competently distributing public health information and enabling consultation on health issues, ICT has transformed healthcare in many developing countries.

Reduce the cost of patient-centered healthcare. Increase the quality of care and information sharing among health professionals Educate health professionals and patients - through education and training Encourage patients and health care providers to form new relationships. Reduce travel time with telemedicine and receive remote consultation, diagnosis, and treatment from specialists in distant hospitals.

Track potential threats to public health.

ICT's Health Effects

Some common effects for users of information and communication technologies include:

§ Eye strain is caused by staring at a monitor that is always a certain distance away; the muscle that focuses the eye does not move and becomes tired and painful. Eye strain can cause headaches.

§ Eye strain can be avoided by using an anti-glare screen monitor. It is recommended that the user take breaks and look away from the monitor at regular intervals.

§ Back and neck ache - bad posture and poor ergonomics from long periods of sitting at a computer monitor cause back and neck ache. To avoid this, the user should position the computer keyboard and monitor at the proper height, use an anti-glare screen.

§ Repetitive strain injury (RSI) in the wrists and hands occurs when the user performs the same movement repeatedly, such as typing and using a computer mouse. To avoid this, the user should use a wrist rest for support and take frequent breaks.

ICT in healthcare research aids in the discovery of potential disease prevention measures to eradicate and reduce disease spread. We can find new diagnostic technology that saves time and money. This saves many people's lives by providing treatment in advance. Traditional healthcare systems can be replaced with ICT, and new models for effective quality care can be developed.