F.8 Emerging concepts Flashcards
Appraise new data sources and emerging technologies, and their relevance to health.
What does appraising a new data source or emerging technology involve?
Evaluating potential before its use and assessing its use after introduction.
What are the key appraisal questions for new data sources or emerging technologies?
- Appropriateness
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
- Cost-effectiveness
- Implementation
What does ‘appropriateness’ refer to in the context of new data sources?
Whether the new data source or technology is suitable for the intended purpose and context.
What is the definition of cost-effectiveness in relation to new technologies?
The value or benefit of using the new technology exceeds the cost of producing it.
What is the role of health informaticians in health technology assessment?
To assess the relevance of new data sources and emerging technologies to health and biomedicine.
What is health technology assessment?
A multidisciplinary process to determine the value of a health technology at different lifecycle points.
Which agencies are involved in health technology assessment in Australia?
- Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
- Medical Services Advisory Committee
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee
- Prostheses List Advisory Committee
True or False: Health informaticians should not be involved in health technology assessments.
False
What is the significance of relevance in data quality?
It refers to how well the information meets the needs of its users.
What factors influence the appraisal of relevance?
- Fit for purpose definition
- Understanding of purpose and context
- Frame of reference
- Evidence to support claims
- Methods for evaluating evidence
What are traditional sources of health data?
- Surveys
- Administrative and medical records
- Vital records
- Public health surveillance collections
- Registries
- Health insurance claims
What is the estimated global volume of genomic-sequencing data by 2025?
40 exabytes
What is genomic data?
The study of all of a person’s genes, including interactions with each other and the environment.
What are some complexities associated with genomic data?
- High complexity
- Diagnostic uncertainty
- Familial implications
- Privacy concerns
- Lack of standardisation
What does the Internet of Health Things (IoHT) refer to?
Connectivity between devices that capture health-related data.
What is the forecast for the number of IoHT devices by 2030?
Approximately 125 billion
What are some uses of IoHT data?
- Remote patient monitoring
- Self-monitoring
- Treatment compliance
- Service personalisation
- Process automation
What challenges are associated with consumer-generated data?
- Data security
- Data provenance
- Standardisation and interoperability
What are examples of consumer health tech devices?
- Fitness trackers
- Smartwatches
- Wearable ECG monitors
- Blood pressure monitors
- Smart scales
What was the purpose of Google Flu Trends?
To use search data to estimate flu prevalence in real-time.
Fill in the blank: Health is a data-intensive business, with traditional sources accounting for only around _______ of a person’s health.
10%
True or False: The majority of health-related apps reviewed by VicHealth received high ratings.
False
What is psychographic data?
Psychographic data refers to information that categorizes individuals based on their psychological attributes such as values, interests, and lifestyles
Used to personalize services and enhance business strategies
What was Google Flu Trends?
Google Flu Trends was an initiative that used search data to estimate flu prevalence in real-time
It failed during the 2013 US flu season and was discontinued
