Full Description
Roadmap to Successful Digital Health Ecosystems: A Global Perspective, Second Edition offers an in-depth exploration of how digital health technologies are reshaping healthcare around the world. With a focus on improving patient outcomes and healthcare delivery, this revised edition examines the latest advances in next-generation digital health systems and artificial intelligence. The book delves into practical strategies for building efficient and integrated healthcare ecosystems, drawing from a diverse range of global experiences. Its comprehensive approach equips readers with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate and innovate within the rapidly evolving field of digital health.
It includes insights on regional implementation challenges, workforce management strategies, and the application of precision healthcare. Newly added chapters feature case studies from Jamaica and Africa, illustrating real-world successes and challenges. The text also discusses approaches for overcoming fragmentation in healthcare systems and stresses the importance of ethical AI use. As a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and practitioners, this edition compiles leading research and practical guidance to inform best practices and support ongoing innovation in digital health.
Contents
Section 1: Successful Digital Health
1. Digital Health Transformation
Section 2: Clinical Data
2. Governance - Little and Big Data
3. Governing Domain Knowledge and Use
4. User Interface - Design and Navigation
Section 3: Health Data
5. Strengthen the Management of Vital Statistics
6. National Frameworks
Section 4: Supportive Global/National Infrastructures
7. Digital Health Ecosystem Requirements
8. Standards and Interoperability
9. Platform Ecosystem Approach
10. Management and Governance Mechanisms
11. Legislative/Policy Support
12. Knowledge Management
Section 5: Information Systems, Devices, and Connectivity
13. Local Use of Informatics
14. Health System Connectivity
15. Promote Interconnectivity and Interoperability
Section 6: Educating the Workforce
16. Digital Use Training
17. Modelling
18. Using Models to Design Applications
Section 7: Digital Transformation
19. openEHR Specifications
20. Establish Institutional Networks
21. Establish Multi-Sectoral Collaboration
22. Technical and Scientific Information
23. Global and National Change Management
Section 8: Evaluation and Benefits Realisation
24. Standard Assessment/Evaluation Tools and Methods
25. Current and Future Vision
