what is public health informatics
-systematic application and science of the effective use of data, information, and knowledge to improve the health of individuals and communities
-includes information technology but also includes the communication, governance, and legal policy issues involved ...
what is public health informatics
-systematic application and science of the effective use of
data, information, and knowledge to improve the health of
individuals and communities
-includes information technology but also includes the
communication, governance, and legal policy issues
involved in public health information
A public health system in a remote area needs to
decide about how to educate the public about food
safety. What would be the best informatics to use?
Distribute pamphlets on food safety
Collect data about current food safety practices
Surveying the population's current knowledge
Analyzing the population's preference on education
Analyzing the population's preference on education
public health problems facing the world today
-infectious diseases
-chronic diseases
-emergencies
-injuries
,-environmental health problems
A public health department examines past disaster
relief data to plan for upcoming hurricane response.
Which part of the public health approach is this?
Implementation
Risk factor identification
Intervention evaluation
Surveillance
Intervention evaluation
prevention effectiveness
Provides economic information for decision makers to
assist them in selecting the best solutions.
epidemiology
Determines where diseases originate, the spread through
populations, and possible preventive measures.
public health laboratories
Performs tests to confirm disease diagnoses and conducts
research and training.
public health informatics
Collects, compiles, and communicates health information.
Public Health Surveillance
Monitors a public health situation.
four categories data is collected in
Infectious disease
Non-infectious health conditions
All infectious and non-infectious diseases and health
conditions
, Risk factors and exposures
public health surveillance data used for
to inform policy changes, guide new program
interventions, sharpen public communications, and help
agencies assess research investments
How does social media contribute to public health in
response to mass disasters?
Promote community resources post-disaster
Supply correct client education materials
Provide accurate information to families
Validate health information online
Promote community resources post-disaster
Which of the following is an example of a client using
electronic health (eHealth)?
Using a mobile application (app) to track steps per day
Taking a pamphlet at a provider's office
Taking a blood pressure at home
Using a calendar to remember an appointment
Using a mobile application (app) to track steps per day
Ms. Anderson is at the clinic for her annual influenza
vaccine. Before she receives the vaccine, she is asked
to fill out a form about her beliefs about vaccines.
Which component of the public health approach is
this?
Implementation
Surveillance
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