Digital Public Health

POPH65022 Digital Public Health 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 7 Catherine Lewis Unit coordinator John Owen Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 As public health professionals, it is important to understand the implications of digital innovation for public health and people’s everyday lives, including health and wellbeing. Digital technology is rapidly changing the way people live, interact, learn, and work. This offers new opportunities for health professionals to interact with and engage people, and digital tools offer new ways to gather and analyse data and subsequently improve public health. It also entails challenges, e.g. relating to data protection, and the digital divide. It is crucial that public health professionals and researchers are aware of the implications these rapid developments have for public health provision models, data, governance, partnership and engagement. The course unit also offers opportunity for students to develop transferable skills such as critical appraisal and evidence synthesis. The unit is relevant internationally and uses international examples and case studies to demonstrate concepts and application in a range of different settings. This is an interactive online course. Students must work through the online course material. Students are encouraged to use the Blackboard discussion boards to ask questions and check their understanding of the course material. This unit provides a comprehensive overview of digital interventions that can impact on health and wellbeing, digital innovations used in healthcare delivery and health surveillance, digital data collection and analysis tools, as well as introducing important, current topics such as the Internet of Things and Big Data, and their relevance for clinical practice and health promotion. Students will learn to critically appraise digital developments in the wider context of health inequalities, and taking ethical issues such as data protection into account. This is an interactive online course. Students must work through the online course material. Students are encouraged to use the Blackboard discussion boards to ask questions and check their understanding of the course material. <ul> <li> To synthesise the impacts of digital technologies and tools on, and implications for health</li> <li> To provide an introduction to digital public health and the policies and actions taken around the world to integrate technology into public health efforts, both in terms of research and practice</li> <li> To develop an understanding of digital health interventions and digital data collection and analysis tools which will allow public health professionals to create policies and practices and design and deliver appropriate services for the setting in which they work</li> </ul> On completion of this unit, successful course members will be able to:<ul> <li>Analyse the implications of digital technologies for public health across a range of contexts and settings</li> <li>Investigate how data collection and analysis tools can be incorporated into research and practice</li> <li>Analyse digital health research, policies and interventions and evaluate their impact on health</li> <li>Critically appraise the opportunities and challenges involved in incorporating digital tools into public health research and practice</li> <li>Apply relevant frameworks and methodologies to develop and evaluate digital health interventions</li></ul> Analytical skills Students will critically analyse how digital innovations can impact on healthcare delivery, health promotion, and disease management. Group/team working Students will discuss and analyse course material in online discussion forums. Project management Students will need to demonstrate understanding of project management skills in their choice of approach to the assignments and use planning techniques to ensure their completion. <ul><li>Introduction to digital public health, digital policies and relevant key concepts e.g. Internet/Web, social media, apps, Internet of Things, cybersecurity, digital divide</li><li>Overview of digital data collection and analysis tools: Mobile phone surveys, wearables, sensors, other devices, discussion of data reliability/ validity /integrity/ accuracy/ timeliness/security and challenges (e.g. data security); introduction of case studies of digital collection tools used in UK and other global locations;</li><li>Medical Internet of Things, Connected Systems and Big Data in Healthcare: Definition of key terms (IoT, Connected Systems, Big Data); examples of their uses in health (e.g. healthcare monitoring and control, pervasive healthcare, drug interaction checking); discussion of future trends and directions in this field; cybersecurity and data protection</li><li>Use of digital technology in healthcare delivery and health surveillance: Examples and case studies of how technology is currently used in healthcare delivery (e.g. digital dashboards, electronic health records, digital appointment scheduling, diagnostic tools)</li><li>Digital health interventions: Overview of digital health interventions, case studies and examples of their use in health promotion and disease management; approaches and frameworks for developing digital health interventions; discussion of advantages and challenges and different evaluation methods</li></ul> This online course unit will include text provided by the tutors and required and additional reading of articles, policies and media publications. It will include reflective study tasks, and topic-based discussions hosted on Blackboard. A final graded, summative, written assignment will be set. Material provided will be diverse in nature, and include peer-reviewed publications (accessed through the University library), and key publications from international research and conferences. Media articles and videos will also be included to demonstrate the implications and impacts of digital innovation in the context of health. Digital health specialists will be invited for recorded interviews, allowing students to obtain insights from experts in the field. Throughout the unit, all participants are encouraged to link the course materials to their experiences in every day practice. All students will receive written feedback following the final summative assignment.There will be regular interaction with the tutors through scheduled webinars (which will be recorded and made available) and through the online discussion boards. Students will be encouraged to use self-reflection to think about the ideas discussed, and take part in discussion board activities. Students should work through the unit in a logical sequence. The individual course unit timetables will guide what should be done and when. Participation in the discussion boards is greatly encouraged, and can help enhance your learning experience and prepare you for your assessment.In line with guidance from the Office for Students and Quality Assurance Agency, the programme will be augmented by the Programme Director Seminar Series to deliver study skills, written English, academic writing, research skills, critical thinking and understanding arguments, careers and employability skills, revision/assessment/examination skills including time management.  0 Other 100% Individual assignment worth 100% of marks - 2500 words or equivalent.  Students will be provided with personalised feedback for their individual summative assignment (2,500-3,000 words if essay or equivalent) within 20 working days. Further opportunities for formative feedback (on non-assessed work) will also be provided during a course unit. PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Pub.Hlth (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Pub.Hlth (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp Public Health (Imp Sci) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Environmental Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH Occupational Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Dental PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH Evidence Based Healthc PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health PGDp PH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional Public Health Prof Dev Public Health Prof Dev PGDT Taught Component Optional Public Health Prof Dev Public Health Prof Dev (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Primary Care (60) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Public Health (60) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Primary Care (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Public Health (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (60) MRes Dental Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Primary Care (12) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Public Health (12) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (12) MRes Dental Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PG Cert in Public Health PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PG Cert PH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Imp Science) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCt PH (Environment & PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert Pub Health (Occ Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCt PH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Dental PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert Public Health (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Cert in Public Health PGCert PH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (GH - ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (PH - ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH Implementation Science PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Environment and PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Occupational Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Dental Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (60) MPH DPH60 - ACF PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Global Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH Implementation Science PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Environmen & PH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Occupational Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Communicable Disease) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Dental Public Health) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (EBH) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (12) MPH (Health Sciences) PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene MSc Occupational Hygiene 2yr PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occ Med PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occupational Med (ACF) PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occ Med MSc Occupational Medicine 2Yr PGDT Taught Component Optional PG Dip in Public Health FT PG Dip Public Health (PH) FT PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH (Public Health) (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH (Global Health) (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH - Implementation Sci 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH - Environment & PH 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Occ Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Communicable Disease 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Dental Public Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Evidence Based Health 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MPH: the evidence bsd app (PT) MPH Health Sciences 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes Public Health (24) PGDT Dissertation Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes Primary Care (24) PGDT Taught Component Optional Masters of Research (PT) MRes DPH - 24 PGDT Taught Component Optional MSc Occupational Hygiene FT MSc Occupational Hygiene FT PGDT Taught Component Optional N This topic needs to reflect on the newest findings and needs to remain at the cutting edge of research and innovation; therefore recently published peer-reviewed articles, conference proceedings, and grey literature will form the majority of required reading. 0 0 150 For further information please watch this <a href="https://video.manchester.ac.uk/faculties/edfa2331ca0cd9a14d717cb1d233466f/9ffa31f4-06b6-4330-9ae4-d380a20993ac/">video</a> about the Digital Public Health course unit. If you have any questions about the content of this unit, please contact Cath Lewis via email on <a href="mailto:cath.lewis@manchester.ac.uk">cath.lewis@manchester.ac.uk</a> If you have any other queries, please contact the PGT programme administrators via email on <a href="mailto:shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk">shs.programmes@manchester.ac.uk</a>.