Patients have always kept information on their health and wellbeing, which they have shared with their physicians’ and other caregivers. This is considered as an early form of patient generated health data that has evolved in the past few years. Nowadays patients and families have increasing interest in keeping health related data, especially with the advancements in technology that allowed this process to become more convenient for patients and families, which can positively contribute to the health care process.
Patient Generated Health Data (PGHD), as defined on HealthIt.gov website, “are health-related data created, recorded, or gathered by or from patients (or family members or other caregivers) to help address a health concern.” The …show more content…
There are several steps taken to encourage patients’ engagement, for instance the recommendation for Stage Three Meaningful Use incentive program for primary care specialties to incorporate patient generated health data into a facility electronic health record (EHR). Patient generated health data is used as a supplement to the clinical data, which will help caregivers to fill in gaps, and draw a comprehensive picture on the patient’s specific condition. The data generated outside the healthcare facility are very important to caregivers to show how patients are doing between medical appointments. Today’s technology allows for multi-systems integration, or at least provides platforms for systems to interact. An example for the use of patient generated health data, is a patient with an out of control diabetes, who monitors and records results through a wearable device, caregiver can better assess how the patients handle their health issue outside the healthcare facility, what they are doing wrong and/or what needs to be changed with the current care method by examining both clinical and patient generated health data. Another example, is a patient with high-blood pressure, the patient can use a device to …show more content…
HIM professionals can take a key role with other concerned departments in preparing their facilities to incorporate PGHD into their electronic health record systems (EHR). They have the required expertise to participate in developing policies, procedures, and standards that govern the use and flow of PGHD, and ensure meeting privacy and security standards. HIM professionals may also assist other caregivers to choose the right wearable devices for patients, as a matter of fact; they have the necessary skills to research available technologies that best fit healthcare needs and make proper recommendations accordingly. Additionally, HIM professionals can conduct educational sessions at their facilities to train healthcare professionals and patients on how to better use PGHD, what to expect from the system, and how to get the full potential of the PGHD
Patient Generated Health Data (PGHD), as defined on HealthIt.gov website, “are health-related data created, recorded, or gathered by or from patients (or family members or other caregivers) to help address a health concern.” The …show more content…
There are several steps taken to encourage patients’ engagement, for instance the recommendation for Stage Three Meaningful Use incentive program for primary care specialties to incorporate patient generated health data into a facility electronic health record (EHR). Patient generated health data is used as a supplement to the clinical data, which will help caregivers to fill in gaps, and draw a comprehensive picture on the patient’s specific condition. The data generated outside the healthcare facility are very important to caregivers to show how patients are doing between medical appointments. Today’s technology allows for multi-systems integration, or at least provides platforms for systems to interact. An example for the use of patient generated health data, is a patient with an out of control diabetes, who monitors and records results through a wearable device, caregiver can better assess how the patients handle their health issue outside the healthcare facility, what they are doing wrong and/or what needs to be changed with the current care method by examining both clinical and patient generated health data. Another example, is a patient with high-blood pressure, the patient can use a device to …show more content…
HIM professionals can take a key role with other concerned departments in preparing their facilities to incorporate PGHD into their electronic health record systems (EHR). They have the required expertise to participate in developing policies, procedures, and standards that govern the use and flow of PGHD, and ensure meeting privacy and security standards. HIM professionals may also assist other caregivers to choose the right wearable devices for patients, as a matter of fact; they have the necessary skills to research available technologies that best fit healthcare needs and make proper recommendations accordingly. Additionally, HIM professionals can conduct educational sessions at their facilities to train healthcare professionals and patients on how to better use PGHD, what to expect from the system, and how to get the full potential of the PGHD