Preparing eHealth Ready Graduates: A capability framework Professor Tim Shaw Director Research in Implementation Science and eHealth (RISe) Faculty of Health Sciences Deborah McGregor, Melanie Keep, Melissa Brunner, Anna Janssen, Deleana Quinn, Jennifer Avery, Leanne Togher Faculty of Health Sciences The University of Sydney Page 1
Health professionals digital smorgasbord? The University of Sydney Page 2
Impact of technology on practice ‘Digital health will not replace health professionals but it will be impossible to practice without it’ The University of Sydney Page 3
Project aim Set core digital health capability statements for all exiting health professionals at the University Link these with workforce capability The University of Sydney Page 4
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A Model to Support Practice, Research and Education in eHealth The University of Sydney Page 6
Method Review of literature and existing frameworks Analysis of 4 existing programs Interviews with individuals with experience in eHealth education, practice &/or policy Focus group with health professionals, leaders and students The University of Sydney Page 7
Findings Its about ......good practice not technology …..transforming care …..Safe high value care …..being part of the change …..life -long learning The University of Sydney Page 8
Capability in technology and innovation Capability Statement 1 – Systems and Policies Understand the purpose and function of digital health systems and technologies implemented at a local, state, or national level. Capability Statement 2 – Communication Use technology as a part of effective communication in health and health care delivery. Capability Statement 3 – Data and knowledge Use data and data systems to inform, deliver, and improve health and health care practice at an individual, team, or systems level. Capability Statement 4 – Clinical Practice Integrate different aspects of technology to provide best practice and innovative models of care. Capability Statement 5 – Transforming Care Participate in implementation, evaluation and co-design processes to drive improvement and stimulate change. The University of Sydney Page 9
Capability Statement 1 – Systems and Policies Understand the purpose and function of digital health systems and technologies implemented at a local, state, or national level. Performance cues: Understand the key components of digital health systems within Australia and how they support care at state and national levels, across settings Understand the value and functions of using digital systems and technologies Understand ethical, legislative, economic, and policy implications associated with using digital technologies and systems. For example: - Privacy and security.
Capability Statement 5 – Transforming Care Participate in implementation, evaluation and co-design processes to drive improvement and stimulate change. Performance cues: Problem-solve and take actions to resolve basic technology challenges and disruptions that impact on practice and the delivery of quality care Demonstrate independent and lifelong learning by remaining up-to-date and adapting to evolving and emerging digital systems and technologies , i.e. disruptive technologies Utilise evidence to act in an improvement-minded way to affect change. For example: - Report user experiences to relevant department, manager, and/or vendor - Present solutions and advocate for change Work with others to generate solutions and new approaches to working within digital contexts. For example: - Integrating digital processes into workflows - Generating solutions to uptake barriers - Takin g part in co-design of new systems
Learning resources eHealth MOOC 26 presenters University Health, Government, IT 40 videos 6 practice quizzes 2 formal assessments • Reviewing a Health App • A practice-based eHealth case Open for free to anyone who wants to enrol The University of Sydney Page 12
Integrate into teaching Review an app – Find and use an app for 4 weeks – Evaluate their own app using a framework – reflect on literature and reviews of others How do you incorporate new technologies into your own practice and own health and wellness? Work with colleagues, families and friends The University of Sydney Page 13
Undertaking a design-based project The University of Sydney Page 14
Undertaking a design-based project – Choose a health problem/societal problem – Co-design a solution – Present a 3 minute pitch – Prepare a grant application Ideally mix Health and IT students The University of Sydney Page 15
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Next steps - workforce competency NSW Health Workforce Education and Training Working Group Framework adopted by NSW Health to underpin workforce competency Strategic Priority 6. A workforce confidently using digital health technologies to deliver health and care. The University of Sydney Page 17
Next steps - workforce capability and pathways Clinician MOOC Manager Masters executive CHIA Expert PhD The University of Sydney Page 18
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