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Overview

In this subject you will gain an understanding of upcoming innovations and various issues and problems associated with digital health through the exploration of contemporary issues in a systematic manner. You will gain a solid understanding of the various digital health innovations, investigate the related issues/problems, and brainstorm on various … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Kevin Yap

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the role of digital health innovations relevant to healthcare practices (e.g. improving clinical/health outcomes, patient care and safety, health and well-being, public health and health promotion).
2.
Compare and contrast digital health innovations with regards to their advantages and disadvantages.
3.
Appraise the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals, patients, technical specialists and other stakeholders in digital health.
4.
Critically review and interpret current research findings in digital health.
5.
Evaluate digital health innovations in relation to contemporary issues and problems faced in healthcare practices and propose appropriate solutions.