Benefits
Barriers
Types
Nursing
Facts
100
How can electronic health technologies be beneficial in an emergency?
Patient's personal health record will contain contact information, allergies, diseases, medications, and medical history which is can be easily accessed on electronic health records.
100
What is a potential issue related to the patient's ability to add or update information in their personal health records?
There are concerns regarding the accuracy and reliability of the information.
100
What are the three types of electronic health technologies?
Stand alone formats (USB, PC), web based formats, integrated personal health records with electronic health records.
100
How can health information technology support health promotion?
Patients can monitor their health conditions, care plan goals, and treatment outcomes.
100
Are personal health records widely used?
No.
200
How can electronic health technology promote client centred care?
It allows patients to access and manage their own personal health records and support clinical decision making.
200
What populations may not benefit for electronic health records?
Low income, and the less educated.
200
Of the three types of electronic health technologies, which one is most beneficial?
Personal health records integrated with electronic health records.
200
What can the nurse teach their client in regards to electronic health technology?
They can teach their clients what are credible online health resources, medical terms they may be unfamiliar with, where to access online health information, and the proper uses of the information they found.
200
What population groups are more likely to use personal health records?
Educated, higher income, under 25 years of age, and males.
300
How can electronic health technologies assist in medication administration?
It reduces medication errors.
300
What are potential barriers in regards to privacy and security with the use of electronic health technologies?
Lack of clear and concise information in privacy policies. Patient's can choose who can access, modify, and transmit information. There are no legal protections on PHR information systems.
300
What is a potential barrier to web based formats of electronic health technologies?
They are maintained by third parties in which the patients must make personal accounts. These accounts cannot be accessed by health care providers.
300
What are the four components that HUGO offers to improve nursing care?
1. computerized provider order entry 2. electronic medication administration record 3. closed loop medication administration 4. electronic medication reconciliation
300
What are personal health records?
Consumer-centric tools that individuals can use to communicate with their health care providers to manage their own health and health care.
400
How can electronic health technologies improve communication between the patient and health care providers?
Patients are able to enter and review their health data, receive advice based on problems and unclear information, and communicate online at anytime with their health care providers therefore improving interactions.
400
What is a potential barrier with electronic health technology regarding the digital divide?
Many have poor computer and internet skills, therefore less likely to understand it, or even use it.
400
What is a potential barrier to stand alone formats?
They lack the ability to exchange information easily as they are only stored on that space.
400
As a nurse, how would you explain what a personal health record is to your client?
Example: Personal health records are tools created for patients to communicate with their health care providers, manage their own health, participate in their health care, and observe their health goals and outcomes.
400
What are some key enablers needed to promote this "electronic health technology shift"?
Finances, governance, leadership, policy, legislation, and privacy/security.
500
How can electronic health technology improve patient's behaviour?
Patients are more likely to improve their health and lifestyle behaviours, and follow recommendations because they are more involved in their care and can see the outcomes.
500
What is the potential issue with relying on online interactions instead of face to face interactions?
Therapeutic relationships between patients and their health care providers will be more difficult to establish and maintain.
500
What is the benefit of having personal health records integrated with electronic health records?
It consolidates the data entered by the patient with the data in the health care providers electronic health record, giving a more complete view of relevant health information.
500
What is telehealth?
Telehealth is an information and computer technology managed by nurses to support health care services and provide expert advice to those who cannot easily access medical services (i.e.: those living in rural areas)
500
What are some examples of electronic health technology in current use?
Telehealth, electronic medical records and charting, online scheduling, online prescription renewal.
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