Aung Thura Htoo

Hello Cing, yes, I agree with you that telemedicine has proven its insignificance during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the highly infectious period, it would be hard for the patients with vulnerable conditions to seek health consultations. Using tele-consultation using online video conferencing application can overcome this challenge. Besides, it…[Read more]

Hello Wannisa, thank you for highlighting the significance of machine learning in modern epidemic surveillance. Yes, I agree with you that it would be rather hard, handy, and long to analyze increasing number of big and online data using traditional method. On the other hand, applying machine learning technique can overcome this challenge and…[Read more]

Hello Wannisa, yes, dissemination of information related to outbreaks should be targeted not only to health care professionals but also to the public. Like you mentioned, using tools like ProMED, and Healthmap can assist healthcare officials in notifying them of the events related to outbreaks. But online dashboard and social media campaign like…[Read more]

Hello Aye, yes, I agree with your reasoning behind choosing community based surveillance against hospital based surveillance. Your reasoning focuses on the actively seeking of monkeypox cases in the community, because you consider waiting them to show symptoms and admit them to the medical facilities would be too late for the response time.…[Read more]

Hello Cing, yes, I agree with you that the type of surveillance system depends on the nature of the disease or conditions being monitored. Additionally, it is a good idea to choose case-based surveillance for monkeypox due to its having few cases currently. Besides, both ProMed and HealthMap are great tools to disseminate faster information…[Read more]

According to Chung et al. (2024), the Korean surveillance system on acute hepatitis B rated high on data quality and timeliness and has high predictive value (94.4%). However, there are some areas needed to be improved, especially in misreporting of chronic cases, and the system’s usefulness.

Misreporting of chronic cases: According to Chung et…[Read more]

Information Technology (IT) can be applied throughout the outbreak investigation process to improve their efficiency. There are four steps in outbreak investigation: verification and preparation, description of the outbreak, hypothesis testing, and response and action.

Verification & Preparation: When establishing and verifying the outbreak,…[Read more]

Hello Aye, yes, it is our responsibility to ask for their data-sharing policies like data protection policy and their preventive measures. Additionally, converting our data so that they cannot be personally identifiable is also a great first step in data-sharing while protecting the privacy of the patient.

Hello Wannisa, yes, it is our responsibility to protect PII of our health information. Even when sharing data, the data should be aggregated and anonymized. Additionally, we should follow a systematic approach like formal request, approval from ethical review boards, legal agreement with security measures. Besides, monitoring their security and…[Read more]

Hello Siriluk, yes, it is a good thing to always consider not only ethical but also legal implications of data sharing. Like you mentioned, having a legal contract when sharing data would enhance responsibility as well as accountability of our actions.

Hello Aye, thank you for highlight the significance of “do no harm” principle. Yes, disclosing one’s health inforamtion to other will do more harm than good. Even in this situation, disclosing the information will severe the relation between your friend and her husband. Additionally, respecting the patient’s decision when and how to disclose their…[Read more]

Hello Wannisa, yes, like you mentioned in your answer number 4, healthcare providers of your close friend’s husband might have already discussed the matter with the patient as well, so respecting the professional nature of your co-workers or fellow healthcare provider would be a great factor as well in this situation. Additionally, even though it…[Read more]

Hello Siriluk, yes, I agree with your decision not to disclose the information to the your close friend. Respecting self-determination of your close friend’s husband and the confidentiality as well as being professional in your work are the great attributes of a health informatics.

The article by Jobie Budd et al. (2020) highlighted the significance of technology and its role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their applications range from rapid case detection, epidemiological surveillance, to the use of social media platforms to spread health information.

Among them, I like the application of low-power Bluetooth…[Read more]

Hello Aye, yes, effective communication between M&E team and pharmacy staff is one of the good step in change management. Additionally, it is a good thing to recognize and reward as well as hold accountable for the change management. It would have been a great project, but technical difficulties were one of the great barrier to the success in this…

Hello Wannisa, thank you for sharing your thoughts on ADKAR model on your project. Yes, I agree that there is the need to foster the effective communication why there is need to change and the desire from all parties involved. Like you mentioned, there was one department that stopped using the new system, maybe because they do not fully understand…[Read more]

Hello Siriluk, thank you for explaining how ADKAR model was applied in implementing SAP B1 project. Yes, I agree with you that effective communication of the need to change between leaders and other members play an instrumental role in the success of your project. Additionally, regular support throughout the implementation has also ensured the…[Read more]

Hello Aye, thank you for sharing your project of PMx software implemented in Tor Naw Hospital. I read your presentation from the link you have provided(APACPH). It said that 60% of transaction errors still remained, citing for delay in data entry and difficulties in correcting errors. I believe that it is a good initiative and application, we…[Read more]

Hello Wannisa, thank you for sharing CPOE system that are implementing in your organization. Like you mentioned, it is hard to tell if the project is a success, since one of the two departments stopped using it. I believe ADKAR model of change management can be used to consider in those departments. Not only the doctors and patients but also other…[Read more]

Hello Siriluk, thank you for sharing SAP B1 application that your organization is implementing. Yes, the success of the application depends on its effectiveness such as its scalability, affordability as well as its strong security measures and its usefulness in daily workflow. Needless to say, not only the leaders but also other team members from…[Read more]