Definitions

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Key Term

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Definition

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Health Information Technology for Patients

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Technologies focused on patient-oriented healthcare information

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Patient Portals

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Online platforms providing patients access to their health data

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Patient Reported Outcome Forms

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Questionnaires gathering data directly from patients about their health and well-being

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Computer Adaptive Testing

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A method where a computer tailors questions based on previous answers

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Digital Medical Devices

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Electronic devices used in medical diagnosis or treatment, e.g., digital blood pressure cuffs, stethoscopes

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Wearables and IoT Devices

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Devices worn by patients that monitor health metrics, e.g., fitness trackers, smartwatches

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Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring

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Technology for tracking blood pressure continuously, often at home

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Digital Sphygmomanometer

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A digital device for measuring blood pressure

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Digital Stethoscope

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An electronic stethoscope that can record and analyze heart and lung sounds

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Digital Otoscope

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A device for examining the ear, capturing digital images

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Digital Ophthalmoscope

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An instrument for examining the eye, with digital imaging capabilities

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Secure Messaging

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Communication method within patient portals for secure doctor-patient interactions

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Lab Testing Data Access

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Feature in patient portals allowing patients to view their lab test results

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Health Data Storage

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Concerns about where and how health data from devices and portals is stored

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Blood Pressure Management

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The practice of controlling blood pressure, influenced by new continuous monitoring technologies

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Informatics Problems

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Challenges in managing and interpreting the vast amount of data from health IT devices

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Skip Logic in Questionnaires

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Method in computer adaptive testing to skip irrelevant questions based on previous answers

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Decision Support Systems

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Tools integrated with medical devices to aid in diagnosis or treatment decisions

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Abnormal Heart Sound Detection

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Feature in digital stethoscopes to identify unusual heart sounds

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Glucose Monitoring Contact Lens

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Innovative device for diabetics to monitor glucose without blood samples

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Chip for Laboratory Values

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A proposed device for measuring basic lab values non-invasively

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Brainwave Reading Devices

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Technology for monitoring and interpreting brain activity

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Fitness Trackers

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Wearable devices that monitor physical activity and health metrics

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Smartphone Health Apps

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Mobile applications that track various health-related metrics

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Digital Health Records

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Electronic versions of patients’ medical histories and data

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Telehealth

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The use of digital technology to deliver health care remotely