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Introduction to Patient Engagement and Connected Health

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Introduction to Patient Engagement and Connected Health

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Welcome to our presentation. We are exploring the importance of patient engagement and connected health. When done correctly, engaging patients leads to better, safer outcomes. Connected health encompasses terms such as wireless, digital, electronic, mobile and Telehealth and refers to a conceptual model for health management. Devices, services or interventions are designed around the patient's needs, and health-related data is shared in such a way that the patient can receive care in the most proactive and efficient manner possible. Connected health bridges the gap between patient and provider. The tools improve patient access to care and patient empowerment, delivering on central tenets of patient engagement. A June 2017 survey showed 77% of patients requested access to some sort of Telehealth because it increased their access to care.
Heath, Sara. (2018, May 3). What Is the Role of Connected Health in Patient Engagement? Retrieved from https://patientengagementhit.com/news/what-is-the-role-of-connected-health-in-patient-engagement.

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Who is most likely to search the Internet for health related information? According to Health Services Research, those who are uninsured, have chronic illnesses, and/or must endure long commutes to professional healthcare services.

Baker, L.C., Bundorf, M.K., Singer, S.J., & Wagner, T.H. (2006). Who Searches the Internet for Health Information? Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1713205/.

Consumer Use of Internet in CA
In 2007, 56% of Californian respondents went online to find information about specific illnesses or prescription drugs. Only 13% made provider appointments online in the prior year. While 12% reported filling prescriptions online.

Just Looking: Consumer Use of the Internet to Manage Care. (2008, May 12). Retrieved from https://www.chcf.org/publication/just-looking-consumer-use-of-the-internet-to-manage-care/.

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ODPHP National Action Plan for Health Literacy
1. Establish health and safety information that is accurate, accessible and actionable.
2. Improve communication, informed decision-making and access to healthcare services.
3. Incorporate curriculum in child care through university level.
4. Support efforts in adult language education and linguistically appropriate services in the community.
5. Build partnerships, develop guidance and change policies.
6. Increase basic research and practices to improve health literacy.
7. Increase use of evidence-based health literacy practices and interventions.

National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. (2020, January 15). Retrieved from https://health.gov/our-work/health-literacy/national-action-plan-improve-health-literacy.

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Improving Americans' Health Literacy - Video

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Improving Americans' Health Literacy - Video

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Improving Americans' Health Literacy. (2011, January). Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/multimedia-article/healthliteracy/.

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Healthcare Organization Approaches to Engagement

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Healthcare Organization Approaches to Engagement

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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. (2014, September 23). Retrieved from https://www.moore.org/article-detail?newsUrlName=involving-patients-and-their-families-in-health-care-delivery-key-to-increasing-quality-of-care-preventing-harms-and-reducing-costs.

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Roadmap for Patient and Family Engagement

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CDC Guideline for Health Education for Children- Video

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CDC Guideline for Health Education for Children- Video

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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Promoting Health Literacy in School-Aged Children

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Promoting Health Literacy in School-Aged Children

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Many things can be done to promote health literacy in children.
- Nutrition Education in School
- School Gardens to promote healthy eating. If a child grows something on their own, they are more likely to try it.
- Engage parents in helping their children with healthy eating options at home.
- Encourage children to be active
- Proper sleep

Benefits of Healthy Eating:
Reduce the risk of developing health conditions such as
· High blood pressure.

· Heart disease.

· Type 2 diabetes.

· Cancer.

· Osteoporosis.

· Iron deficiency.

· Dental caries (cavities).

Reference:
Promoting Healthy Behaviors. (2020, March 19). Retrieved March 30, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/healthybehaviors.htm

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https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/nutrition/pdf/308155-A_FS_SchoolNutritionEd-508.pdf

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Increasing their level of physical activity.

Improving their memory, attention, and concentration.

Helping them stay on-task in the classroom.

Reducing disruptive behavior in the classroom.

Improving their social and emotional development (e.g., learning how to share and negotiate).

Adequate sleep contributes to a student’s overall health and well-being.

Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk for many health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, poor mental health, and injuries.¹⁻⁴ They are also more likely to have attention and behavior problems, which can contribute to poor academic performance in school.

Reference:
Promoting Healthy Behaviors. (2020, March 19). Retrieved March 30, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/healthybehaviors.htm

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What Do Humans Need To Stay Healthy- Video

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What Do Humans Need To Stay Healthy- Video

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https://youtu.be/UxnEuj1c0sw

Reference:
BBC Learning - What Do Humans Need To Stay Healthy. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxnEuj1c0sw

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BBC Learning - What Do Humans Need To Stay Healthy

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Supporting Use of the Internet for Health Education

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Supporting Use of the Internet for Health Education

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For Care Providers:

* The Internet enables care providers to gain rapid access to information that can aid in the diagnosis of health conditions or the development of suitable treatment plans. It can make patient records, test results, and practice guidelines accessible from the examination room.

* The use of the Internet to transfer medical images to expert interpreters could accelerate and improve the diagnostic process as well as reduce costs.

* Virtual reality tools could help surgeons plan medical procedures and improve their use of information during procedures.
* The use of the Internet to access and assemble health records could give a provider improved information for treatment purposes, regardless of whether the patient is a regular client or a stranger.

For Consumers:
* The internet provides an increasingly accessible communications channel for a growing segment of the population.
* The Internet offers greater interactivity and better tailoring of information to individual needs. These capabilities may lead to significant changes in consumer behavior (e.g., cessation of smoking, changes in diet) that could greatly improve health.

* Remote video consultation, for example, could give consumers greater access to skilled health professionals regardless of geographic proximity.

Downfalls:

* The online space is full of irrelevant, fake or damaging materials, too, and it takes skills to navigate in the data jungle.
* Medical apps with the aim of educating patients about diseases, drugs, treatments, first aid, testing services or clinical trials are multiplying day by day. However, it is increasingly difficult to find the ones who are credible, accurate and easy to use.

References:
HOW TO Support Patient Education Through Technologies? (2018, October 17). Retrieved from https://medicalfuturist.com/how-to-support-patient-education-through-technologies/

National Research Council (US) Committee on Enhancing the Internet for Health Applications: Technical Requirements and Implementation Strategies. (1970, January 1). Health Applications of the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK44714/

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Americasdoctor​.com
Betterhealth​.com
Discoveryhealth​.com
drkoop​.com
Healtheon/WebMD​.com
InteliHealth​.com
Mediconsult​.com
Medscape​.com
OnHealth​.com
Thebody​.com
Thriveonline.com

SOURCES: Carns (1999); Nash (1999).

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BBC Learning - What Do Humans Need To Stay Healthy. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxnEuj1c0sw

Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. (2014, September 23). Retrieved from https://www.moore.org/article-detail?newsUrlName=involving-patients-and-their-families-in-health-care-delivery-key-to-increasing-quality-of-care-preventing-harms-and-reducing-costs.

Heath, Sara. (2018, May 3). What Is the Role of Connected Health in Patient Engagement? Retrieved from https://patientengagementhit.com/news/what-is-the-role-of-connected-health-in-patient-engagement.

HOW TO Support Patient Education Through Technologies? (2018, October 17). Retrieved from https://medicalfuturist.com/how-to-support-patient-education-through-technologies/

Improving Americans' Health Literacy. (2011, January). Retrieved from https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/multimedia-article/healthliteracy/.

Just Looking: Consumer Use of the Internet to Manage Care. (2008, May 12). Retrieved from https://www.chcf.org/publication/just-looking-consumer-use-of-the-internet-to-manage-care/.

National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. (2020, January 15). Retrieved from https://health.gov/our-work/health-literacy/national-action-plan-improve-health-literacy.

National Research Council (US) Committee on Enhancing the Internet for Health Applications: Technical Requirements and Implementation Strategies. (1970, January 1). Health Applications of the Internet. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK44714/

Promoting Healthy Behaviors. (2020, March 19). Retrieved March 30, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/healthybehaviors.htm

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1. How reliable do you think the Internet is for health related information? Why do you think this?

2. How connected with your health are you? In what areas are you strong? Where can you improve and engage more?