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Define longitudinal research? |
When measurements or observations are made over a long period of time |
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What technical gadgets could be employed to gather longitudinal data? |
Fitness trackers or smart watches. |
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Define Artificial Intelligence? |
Machine learning that uses computers to imitate ways in which human beings learn. |
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What is an algorithm? |
A list of rules that a computer uses or follows to solve a problem. Computers can be trained to interpret a sample set of data and automatically improve the algorithm. Thus learning patterns or sequences and improving on them over a period of time. |
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Give examples of when this approach AI and use of algorithms can be used in healthcare? |
To interpret medical images such as CT scans or radiography for use in diagnostics, particularly in cancer care. |
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What is GPS and how can it be used in health care? |
Global Positioning System can be used to physically track patients. Example of this was during Covid pandemic when “ track and trace” would contact you if you had been in contact with someone who tested positive. The app would “ ping” and tell you to self isolate for a number of days! |
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Define EHR! |
Electronic Health Record. |
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Cloud based systems are accessible to anyone who has permission to view patient data across the healthcare system. What is it’s main advantage? |
Easier and quicker sharing of information between departments or hospitals. |
