Weerapat Pipithruengkrai

This is my summary of this week’s contents.

Hi everyone, this is my infographic on summary of this week’s topic.

The point that I will select for the discussion will be Point 3: “A significant test result (P value <= 0.05) means that the test hypothesis is false or should be rejected” from page 341.

This point clarifies that just because a study shows a significant result (small P value), it doesn’t mean that the test hypothesis is wrong and should be…[Read more]

Hello, my name is Weerapat Pipithruengkrai. You can call me “Poom”. I currently work as a research assistant and project coordinator at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases. I have some experience in statistics topics by collecting qualitative data from various surveys during my academic years and utilizing software such as Excel and Tableau.

I…[Read more]

Age: 24
Sex: Male
Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science
Occupation: Research Assistant
Workplace: BIOPHICS, Faculty of Tropical Medicine
Location: Bangkok

In my opinion, I would like to suggest qualitative and experimental research approaches to identify why they did not prefer to use bednets for malaria prevention.

Qualitative research
Qualitative research would aim to understand the underlying reasons and motivations behind respondents’ refusal to use bednets. Researchers can gain insight into…[Read more]

The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) defines perceived usefulness as the degree to which a user believes the technology will enhance their productivity, which impacts their intention to use it. Therefore, if the new technology offers more benefits than the old one, users are more likely to adopt it.

Furthermore, TAM also emphasizes the role of…[Read more]

There are several external variables that influence an individual’s perceived ease of use or perceived usefulness of a new technology in my opinion.

Hype and Reputation: If everyone’s using a new technology, people might think it would be nice for them to try one, even if it’s not that great for their needs. However, if a tech has bad reviews, p…[Read more]

Efficacy:
Definition: Efficacy is a measurement of how effectively a treatment performs in an ideal or controlled setting.
Context: Efficacy is frequently assessed via clinical trials or experimental studies in controlled environments, where researchers would closely monitor and adjust parameters to isolate the effects of the intervention. The…[Read more]

As an IT developer working in a hospital, there are various ethical standards and practices that must be followed to contribute to COVID-19 control policies.

Firstly, patient data privacy and confidentiality must be protected. This includes complying with data protection rules such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)…[Read more]

From my perspective, Thailand’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme has made notable successes in assuring citizens access to healthcare services, as seen during the COVID-19 epidemic. The country’s effort to UHC, which includes accessibility, availability, and service quality, has effectively prepared it for handling health issues such as…[Read more]

In my opinion, Thailand’s health informatics workforce is currently in the developing phase. While not yet that popular, it’s continuously developing. As initiatives such as universities have driven the need for skilled professionals, which offers health informatics programs and research centers for fostering knowledge and collaboration. However,…[Read more]

If entrusted with a dataset such as healthcare data, my approach to data sharing will focus on potential benefits and safeguarding patient privacy.

Firstly, sharing healthcare data can bring various benefits to healthcare organizations. I think collaboration and sharing among healthcare organizations can facilitate medical processes such as…[Read more]

In this topic, I assume “Digital literacy and awareness” can be a confounder as it’s associated with both “Age” and “Contact pattern”, but it is not a direct step between them. Younger adults are more likely to adopt and actively use the app than older generations because of their access to technologies and societal trends. As a result, their…[Read more]

As I worked in a Thailand public hospital, they began to phase out traditional paper-based medical records in favor of EMR. These are the list overview of the pros and cons of EMR that I experienced.

Pros
Enhanced efficiency: The EMR can save time and resources for healthcare staff by reducing the need for paperwork and administrative tasks.…[Read more]

Based on the challenges that are specified in big data in cardiovascular disease, here are my suggestions for coping with each challenge that can be applied to other healthcare topics as well.

Missing Data
Improve data collection process: Implement clear guidelines for data collection to minimize missing data and ensure data consistency in the…[Read more]

Hi, K.Nichcha. I agree with your analysis and suggestions about the discussion on fighting corruption in the health system. By the way, I would like to add up on the accountability mechanisms that you talked about. I think if we can apply IT technology to those mechanisms such as online platforms for tracking resource allocation, real-time…[Read more]

Case-Fatality Rate:
Definition: Percentage of people who die from the specific disease among those diagnosed with the disease.
Calculation: Case-Fatality Rate = (No. of deaths from the disease / No. of diagnosed cases) x 100%
Usefulness: Case-Fatality Rate are used for measuring the severity of a disease, evaluates the effectiveness of treatment,…[Read more]

I agree with your discussion for highlighting the potential of telemedicine in rural healthcare and the challenges that need to be addressed. I also think that your suggestions for overcoming these challenges are also insightful and applicable.
By the way, I would like to add one more area that can be explored and aligned with your solution,…[Read more]

I would like to discuss how I agree with all of those four recommended points that public health professionals can do to fight corruption according to the article.

-Convene key stakeholders in the health system to seek agreement on the scale and nature of corruption:
I agree that this collaborative approach will be key to building a…[Read more]