Introduction Flashcards
is the study of the best practices in information accrual, handling, dissemination, and comprehension using appropriate technology.
Informatics
- Application of computer & info management and processing of data, info & knowledge
- Science concerned with the gathering, manipulation, classification, storage, and retrieval of recorded knowledge
- The techniques and practices used to manage and operate information
systems and technology
Informatics
- Simply discrete &
objective facts about a given
subject or an event - Easy to capture and
store in media such
as databases and
files
Data
data that has relevance and purpose
information
5 Cs of information should be: (Data to Info)
Contextualized
Categorized
Calculated
Corrected
Condensed
broader, deeper and richer than data and information
Knowledge
How to make information to knowledge
- comparison of current situation with a similar one
- knowing how the information at hand connects to the other info
- understanding the consequences of the info gathered
- understanding what people think about the info
How to convert information to knowledge? (4CP)
Comparison
Consequences
Connections
Conversations
Perception
“the use of information science and
technology to advance medical knowledge and improve quality of care and health system performance.”
Medical Informatics
“the rapidly developing scientific field that deals with resources, devices, and formalized methods for optimizing the storage retrieval and management of biomedical information for problem solving and decision making.”
Medical Informatics
a field that sprang from the human genome project and used computers to analyze and
interpret the vast amounts of data
generated in the field of biology.
bioinformatics
“the scientific discipline encompassing all aspects of biologic information acquisition,
processing, storage, distribution, analysis, and interpretation that combines the tools and technology of mathematics, computer science,
and biology with the aim of understanding the biologic significance of a variety of data.”
Bioinformatics
deals with the subset of informatics relevant to the practice of pharmacy.
- has been defined in some contexts as the pharmacy specialty dealing with pharmacy computerization
Pharmacy informatics
Scientific field that focuses on medication-related data and knowledge within the continuum of healthcare systems – including
its acquisition, storage, analysis, use and dissemination in the delivery of optimal medication-related patient care and health outcomes
- Application of technology & information to the medication use process to improve outcomes and increase safety and efficacy
Pharmacy Informatics
Pharmacy Information System
I.T. infrasctructures - Processes - Information sources - Competencies
examples of I.T infrastructures
- computer set, printers, scanners
- internet connection, modem, LAN
- tablets, cellphones, PDAs
- General procedure (receiving a query up to transmission of response)
- Search algorithm
- Literature education
- Response transmission
processes
Algorithm for finding an item w/ specified properties among a
collection of items which are filed in a computer program, that
looks for clues to return what is wanted
Search algorithm
examples of information resources
- Forms (hard copy, soft copy)
- Classification based on nature of query, category of information
source, depth of info., etc.)
Communication
* The skills needed to use these tools to support the
highest levels of pharmaceutical clinical judgment.
competencies
- Translational bridge b/w I.T.
staff and clinicians, and are
experts in health info systems
and technology - Knowledgeable about both
pharmacy practice &
informatics:
Real world pharmacy experience
Thorough understanding of the
medication use process
Extensive knowledge about the
health info systems and all
medication related technologies
Informatics Pharmacist
Roles of Informatics Pharmacist
- ensure patient safety
- provide guidance and leadership for all technological initiatives that support medication use
- customize and tailor health info systems and technology to the needs of practice
- provide education to healthcare professionals and managers
- serve as a resource for hospital staff
- serve as liaison between pharmacy and other departments ( IT, Nursing, Physicians, Vendors
Technology continuously being
developed with the intention of
⬆ —, ⬆ —-, while ⬇—
increase safety and efficacy while low cost
A health website has “created an
organization that we believe fulfills the promise of health information on the Internet. We provide credible information, supportive communities, and in - depth reference material about health
subjects that matter to you. We are a source for original and timely
health information as well as material from well known content
providers.”
WebMD
