EHealth Applications and Solutions (ISYS90077)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Aims
This subject provides an overview of design, implementation and evaluation considerations for developers of major eHealth solutions and applications, including electronic health records (EHR), telehealth, clinical decision support systems (CDSS), consumer health and innovative tools for biomedical research.
Indicative Content
Five major topics will be covered in lectures, tutorials and hands-on computer laboratories:
- Electronic Health Records Solutions
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Systems
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
- Consumer Health Applications
- Clinical and Translational Research Innovations
Intended learning outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On completion of this subject the student is expected to:
- Prepare a technical review of current solutions in eHealth
- Recognise opportunities for improvement through the development of eHealth solutions
- Design an eHealth solution based on critical evaluation of tools and methods
- Make a case for the feasibility, innovation, impact and value of the envisaged solution
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Understanding of global issues relating to health
- Understanding of diverse stakeholders in healthcare settings
- Creative thinking and problem-solving
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
May be taken concurrently:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90076 | IT Infrastructure for eHealth | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- One report on a technical review of a specific category of current eHealth solutions (30%) of approximately 1000 words due in week 6, requiring 40-45 hours of work. ILOs 1 and 2 are addressed in this assignment. The report on a technical review is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
- One project report on a eHealth solution design project (50%). 10 minute class presentation and written report of approximately 2000 words due in week 10. Requires approximately 70-75 hours of work per student. ILOs 2 and 3 are addressed in this assignment. The project report is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
- One written evaluation of other students’ eHealth solutions (20%) of approximately 1000 words due in week 12, requiring approximately 25-30 hours of work. ILOs 3 and 4 are addressed in the evaluation. The evaluation is a hurdle and must be passed to pass the subject.
Hurdle requirement: to pass the subject, students must obtain:
- at least 50% of the marks available in the report on a technical review
- at least 50% of the marks available in the project report on a design project
- at least 50% of the marks available in the peer solution evaluation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kathleen Gray Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Kathleen Gray
Email: kgray@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
This subject is offered as a single 3-hour block of two 1 hour lectures plus one 1 hour tutorial per week over 12 weeks.Subject documents and class records are handled using LMS Blackboard.
Indicative Key Learning Resources
This subject has no textbook. Students have access to lecture audio and slides in the LMS, as well as electronic full-text of recommended readings, including current journal articles, government documents and industry reports. 2013 examples of recommended readings are:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. 2013. Health IT tools and resources. http://healthit.ahrq.gov/portal/server.pt/community/health_it_tools_and_resources/919
Gardner N., Keller E., 2012. eHealth Safety. http://www.coachorg.com/en/publications/resources/CoachE-healthGardener-3.pdf
Gelijns, A. C., Gabriel, S. E. 2012. Looking beyond translation--integrating clinical research with medical practice. http://211.144.68.84:9998/91keshi/Public/File/35/366-18/pdf/nejmp1201850.pdf
National E-Health Transition Authority. 2013. Implementation approach. http://www.nehta.gov.au/ehealth-implementation
Careers/Industry Links
This subject is important in the field of eHealth and biomedical informatics, i.e. work that concerns the acquisition, storage, retrieval and use of information in, about and for human health, and the design and management of related solutions to advance the understanding and practice of healthcare. This subject is offered jointly by the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, and also uses expert guest speakers from industry and government. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Information Systems Course Master of Information Systems Course Ph.D.- Engineering Course Master of Information Systems Course Master of Information Technology Major MIS Research Specialisation Major MIS Professional Specialisation Major MIS Health Specialisation Specialisation (formal) Health - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022