scholarly journals Health Communication for medical students: Progress and Challenges in Public Health

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Faria de Moura Villela
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Physician Relationship

Abstract Introduction Health communication has gained space in medical debates, especially in the public health, since the quality of the communication process, until the context of the patient-physician relationship. The recently inaugurated Medicine courses in Brazil recognize the importance of this interface in the training of medical professionals since the first semester. Methods A questionnaire prepared by professors was applied to medical students from a Brazilian Midwest public university to evaluate their prior knowledge acquired of health communication. Fourteen questions previously prepared were subdivided into three categories. The category chosen for the presentation of these data were: The importance of the study of health communication for Medicine and Public Health. Results Sixty students were interviewed, and 78% of participants assessed the health communication as very important for the medical sciences. 47% say that within the university, this communication is good; 30% consider regular and only 18% feel great. 96% of the students believe that education is the most important factor in determining the quality of health communication process, even when compared with age variables and internet access. The importance of the study of communication to the doctor-patient relationship was considered beneficial, and 74% classified it as essential. Conclusions Thus, we noted that most respondents recognize the importance of health communication in their own training and doctor's relationship with the community. However, it is detected the existence of communication failures in the Brazilian health services, which shows the need for medical training to develop innovative and effective communication strategies in public health. The importance of the study of communication to the patient-physician relationship was considered beneficial, and classified as essential, for medical formation, which reflects in the Brazilian health care system. Key messages Communication failures in the Brazilian health services need attention: it's necessary to develop effective communication strategies in public health. The importance of health communication is recognized in students training and doctor's relationship with the community.

scholarly journals Chasing the ghost of infection past: identifying thresholds of change during the COVID-19 infection in Spain

2020 ◽  
Vol 148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luis Santamaría ◽  
Joaquín Hortal
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Growth Rate ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Growth Curves ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
Exponential Growth Rate ◽  
Public Health Communication ◽  
Containment Measures ◽  
Key Events

Abstract One of the largest nationwide bursts of the first COVID-19 outbreak occurred in Spain, where infection expanded in densely populated areas through March 2020. We analyse the cumulative growth curves of reported cases and deaths in all Spain and two highly populated regions, Madrid and Catalonia, identifying changes and sudden shifts in their exponential growth rate through segmented Poisson regressions. We associate these breakpoints with a timeline of key events and containment measures, and data on policy stringency and citizen mobility. Results were largely consistent for infections and deaths in all territories, showing four major shifts involving 19–71% reductions in growth rates originating from infections before 3 March and on 5–8, 10–12 and 14–18 March, but no identifiable effect of the strengthened lockdown of 29–30 March. Changes in stringency and mobility were only associated to the latter two shifts, evidencing an early deceleration in COVID-19 spread associated to personal hygiene and social distancing recommendations, followed by a stronger decrease when lockdown was enforced, leading to the contention of the outbreak by mid-April. This highlights the importance of combining public health communication strategies and hard confinement measures to contain epidemics.

scholarly journals Membangun Komunikasi dalam Sinergi Pelayanan Kesehatan di Kabupaten Bandung

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
Ditha Prasanti ◽  
Ikhsan Fuady ◽  
Sri Seti Indriani
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
District Health ◽  
The Government ◽  
The One ◽  
The Village

The "one data" policy driven by the government through the Ministry of Health is believed to be able to innovate and give a new face to health services. Of course, the improvement of health services starts from the smallest and lowest layers, namely Polindes. Starting from this policy and the finding of relatively low public health service problems, the authors see a health service in Polindes, which contributes positively to improving the quality of public health services. The health service is the author's view of the communication perspective through the study of Communication in the Synergy of Public Health Services Polindes (Village Maternity Post) in Tarumajaya Village, Kertasari District, Bandung Regency. The method used in this research is a case study. The results of the study revealed that public health services in Polindes are inseparable from the communication process that exists in the village. The verbal communication process includes positive synergy between the communicator and the communicant. In this case, the communicators are village midwives, village officials, namely the village head and his staff, the sub-district health center, and the active role of the village cadres involved. In contrast, the communicant that was targeted was the community in the village of Tarumajaya. This positive synergy results in a marked increase in public services, namely by providing new facilities in the village, RTK (Birth Waiting Home).   Kebijakan “one data” yang dimotori oleh pemerintah melalui Kementerian kesehatan diyakini mampu membuat inovasi dan memberikan wajah baru terhadap layanan kesehatan. Tentunya, perbaikan layanan kesehatan tersebut dimulai dari lapisan terkecil dan terbawah yakni Polindes. Berawal dari kebijakan tersebut dan masih ditemukannya masalah pelayanan kesehatan publik yang relatif rendah, penulis melihat sebuah layanan kesehatan di Polindes, yang memberikan kontribusi positif dalam peningkatan kualitas layanan kesehatan masyarakat. Pelayanan kesahatan tersebut penulis lihat dari perpektif komunikasi melaui penelitian Komunikasi dalam Sinergi Pelayanan Kesehatan Publik Polindes (Pos Bersalin Desa) di Desa Tarumajaya, Kecamatan Kertasari, Kabupaten Bandung ini dilakukan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi kasus. Hasil penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa pelayanan kesehatan publik di Polindes, tidak terlepas dari adanya proses komunikasi yang terjalin di desa tersebut. Proses komunikasi verbal tersebut meliputi sinergitas positif antara pihak komunikator dan komunikan. Dalam hal ini, komunikator tersebut adalah Bidan Desa, Aparat Desa yakni Kepala Desa beserta staffnya, Puskesmas tingkat kecamatan, serta peran aktif dari para kader desa yang terlibat. Sedangkan komunikan yang menjadi target adalah masyarakat di desa Tarumajaya. Sinergitas positif tersebut menghasilkan peningkatan pelayanan publik yang nyata, yaitu dengan adanya penyediaan fasilitas baru di desa, RTK (Rumah Tunggu Kelahiran).

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF POLICY IMPLEMENTATION OF BASIC HEALTH SERVICES DURING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC (Study of Implementation of Basic Health Services in West Java Province)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 429
Author(s):  
Tati Sarihati ◽  
Pandji Santosa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Communication Effectiveness ◽  
West Java ◽  
Basic Health ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Health Nursing

Facing the Covid 19 pandemic, Indonesia is faced with the quality of essential health services that are still not optimal in various provinces. The main problems of vital health services that have emerged in West Java Province include the number and infrastructure of public health centers, the affordability of services and types of services such as maternal and child health, immunization, nutrition, environmental health and coverage of public health nursing performance. service quality variable, the theoretical approach of Fitzsimmons & Fitzimmons (2011) is used with Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance and Empathy factors. The research method used is an informative survey approach by collecting data from library analysis sources and field experiments, including questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The sampling method used is Plain Random Sampling. The selected sample (n) was 92 people. The data analysis methodology used is route analysis. The results of the study reveal the positive and significant impact of policy implementation on the effectiveness of the quality of critical health services. In addition, it was also found that communication effectiveness variables that affect the quality of essential health services in West Java Province are also found

The Importance of Information and Communication Technologies in Establishing Healthcare Services with a Universal Coverage

2016 ◽  
pp. 77-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davuthan Günaydin ◽  
Hakan Cavlak ◽  
GamzeYıldız Şeren ◽  
Korhan Arun
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Information And Communication

One of the most important challenges faced by the healthcare system is the organization of healthcare services to cope with the increase in population and aging of citizens. Especially in developing countries, demographic movements of the population, regional disparities, political concerns, and increasing expectations of health services have led to a search for new ways to serve all of the population with healthcare services. With traditional methods, it is not possible to increase the supply of health services because of inadequate infrastructure and shortcomings in quantity and quality of healthcare staff. This new health system called e-health and uses all of the possibilities provided by information and communication technologies that aim to improve public health. In this chapter, the effects of e-health practices on the quality and accessibility of healthcare services are assessed and the extent of e-health practices in Turkey are evaluated.

Faculty's Examination of Virtual Learning Strategies to Communicate With Students

2017 ◽  
pp. 42-60
Author(s):  
Cassandra Louise Sligh Conway ◽  
Yvonne Sims ◽  
Audrey McCrary Quarles ◽  
Diane M. Burnette ◽  
Stanley Melton Harris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Effective Communication ◽  
Virtual Learning Environments ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Future Directions

Faculty's examination of virtual learning strategies to communicate with students is essential. Virtual learning is an innovative way to work with student s in higher education. The purpose of this effort is as follows: a) note strategies that can enhance the communication process with students and faculty during the virtual learning process; b) provide a review of contemporary research on virtual learning and activities; c) provide narratives from faculty in higher education that provide virtual learning environments and effective communication strategies to students. Authors from multiple disciplines provide their perceptions of virtual learning and some challenges or experiences in implementing activities to communicate with students in higher education. Their perception of using this type of learning with students is shared and common themes are discussed. In all efforts, there is a discussion of the benefits, purpose, and implications of this type of learning. Recommendations, strategies and future directions are presented.

The Importance of Information and Communication Technologies in Establishing Healthcare Services with a Universal Coverage

2016 ◽  
pp. 691-707
Author(s):  
Davuthan Günaydin ◽  
Hakan Cavlak ◽  
GamzeYıldız Şeren ◽  
Korhan Arun
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Universal Coverage ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Quality Of Healthcare ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Practices ◽  
Information And Communication

One of the most important challenges faced by the healthcare system is the organization of healthcare services to cope with the increase in population and aging of citizens. Especially in developing countries, demographic movements of the population, regional disparities, political concerns, and increasing expectations of health services have led to a search for new ways to serve all of the population with healthcare services. With traditional methods, it is not possible to increase the supply of health services because of inadequate infrastructure and shortcomings in quantity and quality of healthcare staff. This new health system called e-health and uses all of the possibilities provided by information and communication technologies that aim to improve public health. In this chapter, the effects of e-health practices on the quality and accessibility of healthcare services are assessed and the extent of e-health practices in Turkey are evaluated.

scholarly journals The role of boards in clinical governance: activities and attitudes among members of public health service boards in Victoria

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 682 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie M. Bismark ◽  
Simon J. Walter ◽  
David M. Studdert
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Public Health Service ◽  
Clinical Governance ◽  
Board Members ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Quality Performance

Objectives To determine the nature and extent of governance activities by health service boards in relation to quality and safety of care and to gauge the expertise and perspectives of board members in this area. Methods This study used an online and postal survey of the Board Chair, Quality Committee Chair and two randomly selected members from the boards of all 85 health services in Victoria. Seventy percent (233/332) of members surveyed responded and 96% (82/85) of boards had at least one member respond. Results Most boards had quality performance as a standing item on meeting agendas (79%) and reviewed data on medication errors and hospital-acquired infections at least quarterly (77%). Fewer boards benchmarked their service’s quality performance against external comparators (50%) or offered board members formal training on quality (53%). Eighty-two percent of board members identified quality as a top priority for board oversight, yet members generally considered their boards to be a relatively minor force in shaping the quality of care. There was a positive correlation between the size of health services (total budget, inpatient separations) and their board’s level of engagement in quality-related activities. Ninety percent of board members indicated that additional training in quality and safety would be ‘moderately useful’ or ‘very useful’. Almost every respondent believed the overall quality of care their service delivered was as good as, or better than, the typical Victorian health service. Conclusions Collectively, health service boards are engaged in an impressive range of clinical governance activities. However, the extent of engagement is uneven across boards, certain knowledge deficits are evident and there was wide agreement among board members that further training in quality-related issues would be useful. What is known about the topic? There is an emerging international consensus that effective board leadership is a vital element of high-quality healthcare. In Australia, new National Health Standards require all public health service boards to have a ‘system of governance that actively manages patient safety and quality risks’. What does this paper add? Our survey of all public health service Boards in Victoria found that, overall, boards are engaged in an impressive range of clinical governance activities. However, tensions are evident. First, whereas some boards are strongly engaged in clinical governance, others report relatively little activity. Second, despite 8 in 10 members rating quality as a top board priority, few members regarded boards as influential players in determining it. Third, although members regarded their boards as having strong expertise in quality, there were signs of knowledge limitations, including: near consensus that (additional) training would be useful; unfamiliarity with key national quality documents; and overly optimistic beliefs about quality performance. What are the implications for practitioners? There is scope to improve board expertise in clinical governance through tailored training programs. Better board reporting would help to address the concern of some board members that they are drowning in data yet thirsty for meaningful information. Finally, standardised frameworks for benchmarking internal quality data against external measures would help boards to assess the performance of their own health service and identify opportunities for improvement.

scholarly journals Comparative quality of private and public health services in rural Vietnam

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 319-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tran Tuan ◽  
Van Thi Mai Dung ◽  
Ingo Neu ◽  
Michael J Dibley
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Private And Public

Total quality management (TQM) movement in public health

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey E. Jarrett
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Multivariate Methods ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest better methods for monitoring the diagnostic and treatment services for providers of public health and the management of public health services. In particular, the authors examine the construction and use of industrial quality control methods as applied to the public providers, in both the prevention and cure for infectious diseases and the quality of public health care providers in such applications including water quality standards, sewage many others. The authors suggest implementing modern multivariate applications of quality control techniques and/or better methods for univariate quality control common in industrial applications in the public health sector to both control and continuously improve public health services. These methods entitled total quality management (TQM) form the foundation to improve these public services. Design/methodology/approach – The study is designed to indicate the great need for TQM analysis to utilize methods of statistical quality control. All this is done to improve public health services through implementation of quality control and improvement methods as part of the TQM program. Examples of its use indicate that multivariate methods may be the best but other methods are suggested as well. Findings – Multivariate methods provide the best solutions when quality and reliability tests show indications that the variables observed are inter-correlated and correlated over time. Simpler methods are available when the above factors are not present. Research limitations/implications – Multivariate methods will provide for better interpretation of results, better decisions and smaller risks of both Type I and Type II errors. Smaller risks lead to better decision making and may reduce costs. Practical implications – Analysts will improve such things as the control of water quality and all aspects of public health when data are collected through experimentation and/or periodic quality management techniques. Social implications – Public health will be better monitored and the quality of life will improve for all especially in places where public development is undertaking rapid changes. Originality/value – The manuscript is original because it uses well known and scientific methods of analyzing data in area where data collection is utilized to improve public health.

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