Yin Moe Khaing

Information technology plays a crucial role in assisting the outbreak investigation process by enhancing data collection, analysis, communication, and decision-making at each stage. During the initial step of establishing the existence of an outbreak, electronic surveillance systems are used to monitor disease trends and detect abnormal increases…[Read more]

That’s a great example of how innovative data sources can strengthen public health surveillance, especially during emergencies like COVID-19. Using anonymized mobile phone location data was an effective and ethical way to understand population mobility without compromising individual privacy.

I completely agree that social media platforms have become powerful tools for disease surveillance and public health communication, especially during COVID-19. They allow rapid information sharing between health authorities and the public, helping people understand symptoms, prevention, and vaccination updates in real time.

I have selected Digital Contact Tracing Apps as the technology that I find most compelling due to its direct role in interrupting community transmission at scale. Digital contact tracing automates the process of identifying individuals who have been in contact with a confirmed case, offering scale and speed that is difficult to replicate using…[Read more]

I agree that continuous data collection and monitoring are essential for early detection and timely response before the disease reaches epidemic levels. Using both passive and active surveillance is a smart approach—passive for routine monitoring of notifiable cases and active for rapid community-level intervention when there are outbreak s…[Read more]

Combining medical facility data with community-based surveillance ensures that both severe and mild or unreported cases are captured. Sentinel surveillance is useful for monitoring trends and virus types, while population-based data provide the true disease burden. Thanks for discussion Myo!

Infectious disease surveillance serves three critical goals for managing public health threats like dengue, a disease listed as nationally notifiable in the United States. The surveillance system aims to describe the current burden and epidemiology (including seasonality and age distribution) to justify interventions, monitor disease trends…[Read more]

• Should you give the data out?
No, I should not give out the individual-level malaria data that include personal identifiers such as home address, geolocation, and contact number.
• How do you not violate any of the General Principles of Informatics Ethics?
Sharing such identifiable information would violate data privacy, confidentiality, and the…[Read more]

As a health information professional, I have an ethical and professional obligation to maintain patient confidentiality.
I am not allowed to disclose the information to anyone without the patient’s consent. Revealing it would be a serious breach of confidentiality, violating both professional ethics and legal standards such as patient privacy l…[Read more]

Thank you for sharing this detailed example. It’s great to see how your organization applied the ADKAR model in managing the transition to a web-based data reporting system. I agree that the ongoing cost can be a significant challenge.

My organization implemented a Case Analysis System to track the therapy progress and goals of children with disabilities. The system aimed to improve documentation, rehabilitation goal-setting, and communication among therapists. However, it was partially unsuccessful due to challenges in user adaptation and system design.

According to the ADKAR…[Read more]

My organization implemented a Case Analysis System designed to track therapy progress and goals for children with disabilities. However, the system was partially unsuccessful due to several factors. In terms of data, records were not updated regularly and lacked consistency. The cost of the system was low, but limited budget meant fewer features…[Read more]

I also believe strengthening data systems and human resource capacity would definitely enhance the effectiveness of your Decision Support System.

During my work experience at hospital, one example of a Decision Support System is the electronic medical record (EMR) system that helps collect and organize patient data such as assessment findings, progress notes, therapy schedules, and outcomes. It supports clinical decision-making.
Overall, the system works reasonably well, especially for…[Read more]

One of the key purposes of ICD is interoperability. Without it, exchanging EMR/EHR data between hospitals would become inconsistent so difficulty in health information exchange occurs. Another one is clinical communication problem such as a diagnosis written in free text or using local codes may cause misinterpretation, especially when patients…[Read more]

I agree with the study’s conclusion. EMRs were designed to improve efficiency, accuracy, and interoperability, but in practice, they often introduce heavy documentation tasks, complex interfaces, constant alerts, and increased administrative workload. These factors can overwhelm physicians and reduce the time they spend on actual patient care, w…[Read more]

Hi Jenny! Thank you for sharing this interesting project. I believe patients in remote or disadvantaged areas who often struggle with limited access to doctors, diagnostic tools, and timely interventions can receive essential health services closer to home, reducing the need for long and costly travel.

Hi Nang!
Thanks for the knowledge. I believe this project can significantly improve current health practices. When patients receive timely and well-coordinated interventions from providers who have a full picture of their medical history, they feel more confident and cared for. This transparency and continuity of care builds trust between patients…[Read more]

eHealth is the use of digital technologies to support and enhance health, health care delivery, communication, and data-driven decision-making.