NURS5116

Consumer health informatics (CHI) focuses on the access and use of health information and tools by consumers to facilitate engagement in overall health and well-being. This course examines issues from the consumer’s perspective in the acquisition, understanding, or use of health information. Students will examine a range of CHI applications such as digital health, telehealth, sensor technology, and internet sources for improving health. The class will explore the socio-technical aspects of user needs, generate theory-informed design and implementation strategies, and select appropriate evaluation approaches. Students will assess the potential impact on consumer-provider communication and relationships as well as ethical and legal issues related to consumer technologies.

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