The Practice: An Analysis of the Factors Influencing the Training of Health Care Participants through Innovative Technology

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to develop a theoretical framework for understanding how new technologies become a part of culture and change our traditional images of health care and providers. Using the diffusion of innovations theory provides an understanding of how providers can adopt technology into practice. More specifically, this paper focuses on the adoption and diffusion of telemedicine. In order for physicians to develop competence in communicating with technology such as telemedicine, a closer evaluation of communication interventions is needed. This paper also examines the changes of technology on culture, as well as the problems that arise as changes occur and health care providers and patients try to adapt to the new technology. Finally, recommendations for integrating technology into existing medical education curriculum in order to develop telecompetence are discussed.Technology transforms our culture and the way individuals communicate (Barnett & Scheetz, 2003). As technologies continue to develop, it is critical to take a step back and examine their role in health care. Changes in technology, including the transfer of information, have great power to improve the health care system (Klein, 2006). According to the Department of Health and Family Services (2009), the major goals of health information technology are to improve the quality of health care by preventing medical errors, reduce health care costs, increase administrative efficiencies, decrease paperwork, and expand access to affordable care. Creating efficient health informational technology also produces public health benefits, such as early detection of Ali Gattoni (MA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and Kelly E. Tenzek (MA, Missouri State University) are

Divided by miles, connected by purpose: Telepsychology technology in a graduate training program.

“…There is a developing body of research documenting the effectiveness and level of provider/patient comfort with telehealth interventions (Denizard-Thompson et al, 2011; Gattoni & Tenzek, 2010; Hailey, Roine, & Ohinmaa, 2008; McGowan, 2008; Ruskin et al, 2004). As part of an effort to meet the mental health needs of rural and indigenous people in Alaska, the University of Alaska developed the joint PhD program as a means to train students as telepsychology services providers.…”

“…There is a need for programs to train students to think critically about the use and impact of distance technologies in practice. This includes consideration of issues that have arisen in the evolution and adoption of teleheath services (DeLeon, Crimmins, & Wolf, 2003; Denizard-Thompson, Feiereisel, Stevens, Miller, & Wofford, 2011; Gattoni & Tenzek, 2010; McGowan, 2008; Rees & Haythornthwaite, 2004). Integration of distance technologies in professional psychology training programs can facilitate the development of skills necessary to use the technology effectively in actual practice.…”

Secondary care provider attitudes towards patient generated health data from smartwatches

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Wearable Fitness Devices: An Investigation into Co-constructed Meaning of Use

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