Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions from Coursera

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Syllabus

Design, Development and Delivery of Digital Health Interventions

This module introduces and analyses various themes around the role of design. This includes Human-Centred Design, Design Thinking and Professional Design. You will then be introduced to digital delivery and agile methodologies and how they relate to design. There will be readings to supplement activities and a formative quiz to test your knowledge of key areas.

Regulatory Approaches and Ethics

This module will focus on identifying the appropriate regulatory processes associated with digital health and personalised and population digital health approaches. You will also be introduced to important topics to include the value of data and health care data, data regulations to include areas on data security, ownership and access and lastly, data breaches and fake news where you will assess contemporary examples.

Technology Adoption and Implementation

In this module you will learn about the digital health landscape and why healthcare digitalisation is so slow and difficult. You will be introduced to the NASSS framework and learn how you can use it to identify, understand and address challenges associated with digital health interventions in health. This will help inform your understanding and knowledge of the barriers and facilitators in digital health and you will also learn about why technology programmes fail. There is an example of developing an implementation strategy for a digital health intervention based on an example from routine healthcare and there will also be an example of evaluating a digital alert for sepsis in a clinical setting in the United Kingdom.

Contextual Analysis (Strategies applied to Digital Health Design)

In this module the focus will be on explaining strategy as applied to Digital health, provide an example of strategy in relation to digital health and analyse strategy in relation to healthcare and information technology through real-world examples. You will also focus on a case study of a SWOT analysis based on information technology and the healthcare industry.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

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Develops a strategic perspective in digital health care through PESTLE and SWOT analysis

Examines the challenges and opportunities of technology adoption

Explores professional design and its role in digital health

Delves into the ethical implications of digital health data

Provides an overview of data regulations in digital health

Includes case studies to illustrate digital health implementation in real-world settings

Reviews summary

Well-received digital health design course

Students largely agree that Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions is an excellent course. According to students, the course is well-structured and engaging, covering a broad range of high-quality topics in digital health. This course helps students learn how to develop and implement digital health interventions using a human-centered design.

Course uses a Human-Centered Design approach.

"It is an excellent course for researchers and practitioners involved in health innovation through technology."

"Also, it should be noted that this course connects health interventions with the Human-Centered Design approach, which was very interesting to me."

Course covers a wide range of topics.

"The course covers a wide range of themes and topics related to digital health, providing a holistic understanding of the field"

"Very insightful course."

"This was an eye opener for me"

Course content is well-designed and engaging.

"Excellent!"

"This is the best part of the Digital Health Specialization"

"Great experience and expectations fulfilled from a well-designed structured knowledge of Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions."

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Some course materials may be outdated.

"Some materials are a little outdated, specially after the covid-19 pandemics."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions with these activities:

Review Existing Materials

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Review any existing notes, assignments, or coursework to refresh your understanding of key concepts related to digital health.

Browse courses on Digital Health

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Gather your materials
Review your notes and assignments
Identify areas where you need to refresh your knowledge

Gather and Organize Course Materials

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Stay organized and improve your learning experience by gathering and organizing all the course materials, including notes, assignments, and presentations.

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Collect all relevant course materials
Organize your materials in a structured manner
Review your materials regularly

Follow Online Software Tutorials

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Enhance your understanding of digital health technologies by following guided tutorials on software applications commonly used in the field.

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Identify relevant software tutorials
Choose a tutorial that aligns with your learning goals
Follow the tutorial step-by-step, practicing the techniques

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Develop a Digital Health Resource List

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Enhance your access to digital health information by compiling a list of valuable online resources, tools, and databases.

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Identify relevant digital health resources
Organize the resources into categories or topics
Share your resource list with peers and colleagues

Practice Data Analysis Drills

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Improve your data analysis skills by completing practice drills that involve working with real-world digital health datasets.

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Find a dataset that is relevant to your interests
Use data analysis tools to explore the dataset
Identify patterns and trends in the data

Develop a Digital Health Strategy

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Apply the concepts learned in the course by developing a comprehensive digital health strategy for a healthcare organization.

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Define the scope and objectives of the strategy
Analyze the current digital health landscape
Identify opportunities and challenges for digital health implementation
Develop a roadmap for digital health initiatives

Mentor Junior Digital Health Professionals

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Enhance your understanding of digital health while supporting the growth of junior professionals by providing mentorship and guidance.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior professionals
Share your knowledge and experience
Provide constructive feedback and support

Career center

Learners who complete Design and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Health Informatics Specialist

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User Experience Designer

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Medical Device Designer

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Digital Health Manager

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Web Developer

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Human Factors Engineer

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Software Engineer

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Healthcare Data Analyst

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Technical Writer

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Health Services Researcher

A Health Services Researcher is responsible for conducting research on the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services. This course may be useful for someone in this role, as it provides an overview of the design process, regulatory considerations, and ethical issues associated with digital health. The course also covers strategies for technology adoption and implementation, which can be helpful for someone responsible for conducting research on digital health interventions.

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Biostatistician

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Product Manager

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Health Policy Analyst

A Health Policy Analyst is responsible for researching and analyzing health policy issues. This course may be useful for someone in this role, as it provides an overview of the regulatory and ethical issues associated with digital health. The course also covers strategies for technology adoption and implementation, which can be helpful for someone responsible for developing and implementing health policy.

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