The study of information technology and information management concepts relevant to the delivery of high quality and cost-effective healthcare. Theoretical frameworks such as data management, decision support, strategic planning and implementation, change management, knowledge management and privacy and other ethical aspects of digital health are included.
Analyses the role and dynamics of knowledge in the working environment in the health sector, and develops aspects of knowledge infrastructure.
An overview of key issues to support the appropriate and effective use of large volumes of routinely collected data to drive improvements in the delivery of health care. Ethical and equitable use of health data, critical evaluation of health data, identification of analytic methods and appropriate interpretation to support health care decision- making are discussed. Specific datasets are not analysed.
Familiarises students with the main developments and applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare. The theoretical concepts and the technology including predictive and generative artificial intelligence are outlined. Governance issues are also addressed.
Examines the design and development of digital health tools to meet end-user and health service needs. A series of case studies are used to illustrate the different stages of digital health tool development, evaluation, and implementation. Health service, researcher and end-user perspectives are covered.
Analyses, interprets, and presents quantitative data to assist decision making in the health sector. Fundamental elements of statistics, data management, visualisation, epidemiology and computing are covered. Health Management