E-health and telemedicine
| Title | Ηλεκτρονική υγεία και τηλεϊατρική / E-health and telemedicine |
| Code | OD14 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Panagiotis Bamidis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600024795 |
Programme of Study: Joint PPS "Managing Digital Transformation in the Health Sector" (2024-today)
Registered students: 97
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interoperability | EPILEGOMENA EIDIKEUSĪS | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600256605
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600256605
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.digihealthedu.eu/course/view.php?id=14
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of e-health and telemedicine in the healthcare industry. This includes knowledge of the various technologies and systems used in remote healthcare delivery.
Skills: Acquire practical skills in utilizing digital technologies and telecommunication systems for effective remote healthcare services. Students will learn how to apply these technologies to facilitate virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and other telehealth interactions.
Competencies: Develop the ability to analyze and address the challenges and ethical considerations associated with e-health and telemedicine. Students will gain the skills to critically evaluate privacy and security issues, as well as ethical dilemmas that arise in the use of digital technologies for healthcare.
By achieving these learning outcomes, students will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to navigate the evolving field of e-health and telemedicine. They will be prepared to contribute to the advancement of remote healthcare delivery and address the ethical and practical challenges that arise in this context.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to E-Health and Telemedicine: Provides an overview of e-health and telemedicine, exploring their benefits and challenges in the healthcare industry.
Telecommunication Systems in Healthcare: Examines the use of telecommunication systems for remote healthcare delivery, including teleconsultation, telemonitoring, and teleconferencing.
Digital Health Technologies: Explores various digital health technologies, such as electronic health records, mobile health applications, and wearable devices, and their role in improving healthcare delivery.
Legal and Ethical Considerations in E-Health and Telemedicine: Discusses the legal and ethical implications of e-health and telemedicine, focusing on privacy, security, and regulatory frameworks that govern the use of digital technologies in healthcare.
Implementing E-Health and Telemedicine: Covers the infrastructure requirements and considerations for implementing e-health and telemedicine systems, including interoperability between different healthcare systems.
Case Studies and Real-World Examples in E-Health and Telemedicine: Analyzes real-world case studies and examples to provide practical insights into the application and impact of e-health and telemedicine in healthcare settings.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Podcast
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 21 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 20 | 0.8 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 70 | 2.8 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Grigsby, J., Rigby, M., Hiemstra, A., & House, M. (2015). Telemedicine readiness for hospice care center patients. Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 21(8), 647-651.
Topol, E. J. (2012). The creative destruction of medicine: How the digital revolution will create better health care. Basic Books.
Mooney, S. E., & DeBate, R. D. (2013). Telemedicine and e-Health: A reader for Health Professionals. Routledge.
Bashshur, R. L., Shannon, G. W., Bashshur, N., & Yellowlees, P. M. (2015). The empirical evidence for telemedicine interventions in mental disorders. Telemedicine Journal and e-Health, 21(12), 942-948.
Oh, H., Rizo, C., Enkin, M., & Jadad, A. (2010). What is eHealth (3): A systematic review of published definitions. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 12(1), e1.
World Health Organization. (2010). Telemedicine: Opportunities and developments in Member States: Report on the second global survey on eHealth. World Health Organization.
Mair, F. S., May, C., & O'Donnell, C. (2012). Developing telehealthcare in rural Scotland: A qualitative study of patients' views. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 18(6), 357-361.
Sood, S., Mbarika, V., Jugoo, S., Dookhy, R., Doarn, C. R., & Prakash, N. (2010). What is telemedicine? A collection of 104 peer-reviewed perspectives and theoretical underpinnings. Telemedicine and e-Health, 16(9), 977-983.
Last Update
12-07-2024
