Download or read book Health Informatics and Patient Safety in Times of Crisis written by Vajjhala, Narasimha Rao and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2022-12-09 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of health data, technology, and access to health informatics. The applications of several information technologies in the context of healthcare are proving instrumental in pandemic control. These technologies were already actively used in the healthcare sector before the pandemic. However, the pandemic has resulted in researchers reassessing how these technologies could have better assisted with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and how they may mitigate the threat of future pandemics. Health Informatics and Patient Safety in Times of Crisis provides a fresh perspective on how healthcare informatics has managed the current pandemic and how improved healthcare informatics could help in a future crisis. Covering topics such as digital public health, misinformation, and knowledge management, this premier reference source is an indispensable resource for medical professionals, hospital administrators, public health officials, community leaders, international leaders, libraries, medical students, medical professors, researchers, and academicians.

Download or read book Handbook of Research on Patient Safety and Quality Care through Health Informatics written by Michell, Vaughan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-09-30 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical and health activities can greatly benefit from the effective use of health informatics. By capturing, processing, and disseminating information to the correct systems and processes, decision-making can be more successful and quality care and patient safety would see significant improvements. The Handbook of Research on Patient Safety and Quality Care through Health Informatics highlights current research and trends from both professionals and researchers on health informatics as applied to the needs of patient safety and quality care. Bringing together theory and practical approaches for patient needs, this book is essential for educators and trainers at multiple experience levels in the fields of medicine and medical informatics.

Download or read book Evidence Based Health Informatics written by E. Ammenwerth and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health IT is a major field of investment in support of healthcare delivery, but patients and professionals tend to have systems imposed upon them by organizational policy or as a result of even higher policy decision. And, while many health IT systems are efficient and welcomed by their users, and are essential to modern healthcare, this is not the case for all. Unfortunately, some systems cause user frustration and result in inefficiency in use, and a few are known to have inconvenienced patients or even caused harm, including the occasional death. This book seeks to answer the need for better understanding of the importance of robust evidence to support health IT and to optimize investment in it; to give insight into health IT evidence and evaluation as its primary source; and to promote health informatics as an underpinning science demonstrating the same ethical rigour and proof of net benefit as is expected of other applied health technologies. The book is divided into three parts: the context and importance of evidence-based health informatics; methodological considerations of health IT evaluation as the source of evidence; and ensuring the relevance and application of evidence. A number of cross cutting themes emerge in each of these sections. This book seeks to inform the reader on the wide range of knowledge available, and the appropriateness of its use according to the circumstances. It is aimed at a wide readership and will be of interest to health policymakers, clinicians, health informaticians, the academic health informatics community, members of patient and policy organisations, and members of the vendor industry.

Download or read book Health IT and Patient Safety written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2012-04-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IOM's 1999 landmark study To Err is Human estimated that between 44,000 and 98,000 lives are lost every year due to medical errors. This call to action has led to a number of efforts to reduce errors and provide safe and effective health care. Information technology (IT) has been identified as a way to enhance the safety and effectiveness of care. In an effort to catalyze its implementation, the U.S. government has invested billions of dollars toward the development and meaningful use of effective health IT. Designed and properly applied, health IT can be a positive transformative force for delivering safe health care, particularly with computerized prescribing and medication safety. However, if it is designed and applied inappropriately, health IT can add an additional layer of complexity to the already complex delivery of health care. Poorly designed IT can introduce risks that may lead to unsafe conditions, serious injury, or even death. Poor human-computer interactions could result in wrong dosing decisions and wrong diagnoses. Safe implementation of health IT is a complex, dynamic process that requires a shared responsibility between vendors and health care organizations. Health IT and Patient Safety makes recommendations for developing a framework for patient safety and health IT. This book focuses on finding ways to mitigate the risks of health IT-assisted care and identifies areas of concern so that the nation is in a better position to realize the potential benefits of health IT. Health IT and Patient Safety is both comprehensive and specific in terms of recommended options and opportunities for public and private interventions that may improve the safety of care that incorporates the use of health IT. This book will be of interest to the health IT industry, the federal government, healthcare providers and other users of health IT, and patient advocacy groups.

Download or read book The Role of Health Literacy in Major Healthcare Crises written by Papalois, Vassilios and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-02-22 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The COVID-19 pandemic clearly shows the vital role of accurate and reliable information in public health. Health literacy addresses not only patient needs but also the needs of the general population, who must not only comply with advice and instructions but also understand the severity of health crises and respond accordingly. A variety of crises imposed on healthcare systems constantly arise ranging from pandemics to natural catastrophes, terrorist attacks, and outbreaks of illnesses. In addition, there are crises within the healthcare systems, such as a lack of resources and an appropriate workforce. Crises in healthcare systems that are not efficiently dealt with may result in inefficiencies and inequalities in health provision. The Role of Health Literacy in Major Healthcare Crises examines the role of health literacy not only in informing the public but also in building a culture of cooperation between the healthcare systems and their users. The book also investigates the role of communication strategies and educational activities of multiple agencies at local, national, and global levels and explores ethical issues associated with healthcare crises and how they are negotiated in health campaigns. Covering key topics such as digital media, health information, and e-health, this premier reference source is ideal for healthcare professionals, nurses, policymakers, researchers, scholars, academicians, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Download or read book Patient Safety written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-12-20 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans should be able to count on receiving health care that is safe. To achieve this, a new health care delivery system is needed â€" a system that both prevents errors from occurring, and learns from them when they do occur. The development of such a system requires a commitment by all stakeholders to a culture of safety and to the development of improved information systems for the delivery of health care. This national health information infrastructure is needed to provide immediate access to complete patient information and decision-support tools for clinicians and their patients. In addition, this infrastructure must capture patient safety information as a by-product of care and use this information to design even safer delivery systems. Health data standards are both a critical and time-sensitive building block of the national health information infrastructure. Building on the Institute of Medicine reports To Err Is Human and Crossing the Quality Chasm, Patient Safety puts forward a road map for the development and adoption of key health care data standards to support both information exchange and the reporting and analysis of patient safety data.

Download or read book Biomedical Research Developments for Improved Healthcare written by Prabhakar, Pranav Kumar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chasm grows between the currently established knowledge and the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare. As the field of biomedical research hurtles forward with groundbreaking discoveries and transformative technologies, academic scholars find themselves grappling with a significant dilemma. There exists a disconnect between traditional educational resources and the need to keep pace with the latest innovations that are reshaping medicine, diagnosis, and treatment. This widening gap inhibits scholars from adequately preparing their students and hampers their ability to engage in relevant, cutting-edge research, ultimately impeding the advancement of healthcare as a whole. Biomedical Research Developments for Improved Healthcare serves as the ultimate solution to this academic challenge. This book offers a compelling bridge between the realm of academic theory and the dynamic world of practical, real-world biomedical research. Its primary objective is to equip scholars with the knowledge, insights, and materials needed to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. By presenting a comprehensive overview of the most recent and groundbreaking advancements in biomedical research, the book enables scholars to transcend the limitations of traditional academia and empower their students with up-to-date, practical knowledge.

Download or read book Federated Learning and Privacy Preserving in Healthcare AI written by Lilhore, Umesh Kumar and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in data-driven medicine has revolutionized healthcare, presenting practitioners with unprecedented tools for diagnosis and personalized therapy. However, this progress comes with a critical concern: the security and privacy of sensitive patient data. As healthcare increasingly leans on AI, the need for robust solutions to safeguard patient information has become more pressing than ever. Federated Learning and Privacy-Preserving in Healthcare AI emerges as the definitive solution to balancing medical progress with patient data security. This carefully curated volume not only outlines the challenges of federated learning but also provides a roadmap for implementing privacy-preserving AI systems in healthcare. By decentralizing the training of AI models, federated learning mitigates the risks associated with centralizing patient data, ensuring that critical information never leaves its original location. Aimed at healthcare professionals, AI experts, policymakers, and academics, this book not only delves into the technical aspects of federated learning but also fosters a collaborative approach to address the multifaceted challenges at the intersection of healthcare and AI.

Download or read book Innovations Securities and Case Studies Across Healthcare Business and Technology written by Burrell, Darrell Norman and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The longstanding practice of keeping academic disciplines separate has been a barrier to effectively addressing the complex challenges in our world. The boundaries separating fields like healthcare, social sciences, and technology have obscured the potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, preventing us from unlocking innovative solutions to the most pressing issues of our time. As a result, the critical problems we face, from healthcare inequities to technological advancements with ethical dilemmas, have remained largely unresolved. This fragmented approach to academic inquiry has left a void in our quest to tackle these challenges effectively. The solution is found within the pages of Innovations, Securities, and Case Studies Across Healthcare, Business, and Technology. This groundbreaking compendium illuminates the transformative potential of interdisciplinary collaboration, offering direction and support in the form of knowledge for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and students committed to solving real-world problems. By harnessing the collective wisdom of diverse disciplines, the book demonstrates how convergence across healthcare, social sciences, organizational behavior, and technology can lead to groundbreaking insights and solutions. It showcases success stories and innovative strategies that drive positive change within our societies, offering a roadmap towards a brighter, more interconnected future.

Download or read book The Lifelong Learning Journey of Health Professionals Continuing Education and Professional Development written by Filipe, Helena Prior and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Health professionals grapple with a critical challenge: the traditional Continuous Medical Education (CME) model falls short of fostering the unique skills and self-directed learning required for a dynamic career. As medical practitioners navigate a world of new epidemiological models, technologies, and strategies, the need for a transformative solution becomes evident. The Lifelong Learning Journey of Health Professionals: Continuing Education and Professional Development is a book that not only identifies the limitations of existing education models but also provides a comprehensive solution for ushering in a new era of lifelong learning. This compelling book advocates for a paradigm shift towards Continuous Professional Development (CPD), a contemporary concept that embraces non-traditional learning formats. It dismantles the inadequacies of credit-based training by emphasizing the importance of self-direction and self-assessment for adult learners. From core principles for designing a robust CPD system to exploring successful models, alternative credentials, and the role of learning communities, the book offers a holistic approach to reshaping medical education.

Download or read book Workplace Cyberbullying and Behavior in Health Professions written by Aslam, Muhammad Shahzad and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-01-10 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the modern healthcare system, a pervasive problem takes new shape as cyberbullying. Healthcare professionals, those dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, are increasingly falling victim to online harassment, intimidation, and harmful behavior. This corrosive issue disrupts team dynamics, undermines workplace culture, and poses severe psychological and emotional consequences for its targets. Academic scholars and healthcare decision-makers must grapple with the pressing need to address this burgeoning crisis. Workplace Cyberbullying and Behavior in Health Professions is a comprehensive and meticulously researched book that presents itself as the definitive solution to the ever-growing challenge of cyberbullying within healthcare. This book is aimed at postgraduate and post-doctorate researchers as well as policymakers, providing a solid foundation for understanding, addressing, and ultimately eliminating cyberbullying in healthcare environments.

Download or read book Using Machine Learning to Detect Emotions and Predict Human Psychology written by Rai, Mritunjay and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-02-26 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the realm of analyzing human emotions through Artificial Intelligence (AI), a myriad of challenges persist. From the intricate nuances of emotional subtleties to the broader concerns of ethical considerations, privacy implications, and the ongoing battle against bias, AI faces a complex landscape when venturing into the understanding of human emotions. These challenges underscore the intricate balance required to navigate the human psyche with accuracy. The book, Using Machine Learning to Detect Emotions and Predict Human Psychology, serves as a guide for innovative solutions in the field of emotion detection through AI. It explores facial expression analysis, where AI decodes real-time emotions through subtle cues such as eyebrow movements and micro-expressions. In speech and voice analysis, the book unveils how AI processes vocal nuances to discern emotions, considering elements like tone, pitch, and language intricacies. Additionally, the power of text analysis is of great importance, revealing how AI extracts emotional tones from diverse textual communications. By weaving these systems together, the book offers a holistic solution to the challenges faced by AI in understanding the complex landscape of human emotions.

Download or read book Emerging Engineering Technologies and Industrial Applications written by El Kacimi, Younes and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engineers have long been architects of progress, erecting massive buildings that touch the skies and designing technologies that redefine realms of known possibility. In this era of rapid change, keeping pace with innovation is the main challenge. Emerging Engineering Technologies and Industrial Applications is a comprehensive research book that delves deep into the heart of a relentless technological revolution within modern industry. From the limitless potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) to the cognitive wonders of Artificial Intelligence (AI), from the microscopic marvels of Nanotechnology to the precision and agility of Robotics, and from the revolutionary advancements in 3D Printing to the transformative capabilities of blockchain, this book explores emerging technologies. This book is an indispensable resource for professionals and researchers working in the field of emerging engineering technologies and their industrial applications. It caters to a diverse range of disciplines, including computer science and information technology, environmental, agricultural, and physical sciences, medical, healthcare, and life sciences, as well as science and engineering, and anyone seeking to navigate the current technological progress in the 21st century.

Download or read book Keeping Patients Safe written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-03-27 with total page 485 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the revolutionary Institute of Medicine reports To Err is Human and Crossing the Quality Chasm, Keeping Patients Safe lays out guidelines for improving patient safety by changing nurses' working conditions and demands. Licensed nurses and unlicensed nursing assistants are critical participants in our national effort to protect patients from health care errors. The nature of the activities nurses typically perform â€" monitoring patients, educating home caretakers, performing treatments, and rescuing patients who are in crisis â€" provides an indispensable resource in detecting and remedying error-producing defects in the U.S. health care system. During the past two decades, substantial changes have been made in the organization and delivery of health care â€" and consequently in the job description and work environment of nurses. As patients are increasingly cared for as outpatients, nurses in hospitals and nursing homes deal with greater severity of illness. Problems in management practices, employee deployment, work and workspace design, and the basic safety culture of health care organizations place patients at further risk. This newest edition in the groundbreaking Institute of Medicine Quality Chasm series discusses the key aspects of the work environment for nurses and reviews the potential improvements in working conditions that are likely to have an impact on patient safety.

Download or read book Patient Safety written by Lorri Zipperer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patient Safety: Perspectives on Evidence, Information and Knowledge Transfer provides background on the patient safety movement, systems safety, human error and other key philosophies that support change and innovation in the reduction of medical error. The book draws from multidisciplinary areas within the acute care environment to share models that support the proactive changes necessary to provide safe care delivery. The publication discusses how the tenets of safety (described in the beginning of the book) can be actively applied in the field to make evidence, information and knowledge (EIK) sharing processes reliable, effective and safe. This is a wide-ranging and important book that is designed to raise awareness of the latent risks for patient safety that are present in the EIK identification, acquisition and distribution processes, structures, and systems of many healthcare institutions across the world. The expert contributors offer systemic, evidence-based improvement processes, assessment concepts and innovative activities to identify these risks to minimize their potential to adversely impact care. These ideas are presented to create opportunities for the field to design and use strategies that enable meaningful implementation and management of EIK. Their thoughts will enable healthcare staff to see EIK as a tangible element contributing toward sustainable patient safety improvements.

Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Download or read book Recent Advancements in Smart Remote Patient Monitoring Wearable Devices and Diagnostics Systems written by Zeshan, Furkh and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-01-13 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Different healthcare technologies have been in use for decades. These technologies are continuously evolving and changing the way medicine will be practiced in the future. These technologies allow medical practice from anywhere, at any time, and from any device. These technologies are mainly concerned with the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, processing, and use of information in health. Recent Advancements in Smart Remote Patient Monitoring, Wearable Devices, and Diagnostics Systems provides relevant theoretical and practical frameworks, as well as the latest empirical research findings in the area. It provides insights and supports executives concerned with remote patient monitoring through wearable devices and diagnostics systems. Covering topics such as cloud computing, obesity monitoring systems, and photoacoustic imaging, this premier reference source is an essential resource for hospital administrators, medical technicians, healthcare professionals, medical students and educators, librarians, researchers, and academicians.