Digitization and Health

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The module about digitization and health includes a video which is enriched with various interactive quiz-formats to support your learning process. After a brief introduction to the topic in informative chapters you receive a valuable impulse to become active yourself in the "action" part of the video. At the end of the module, you can find further links on digital moral courage. Be part of it!

Topic: Digitization and health
Target Group: Adults accompanying children (9-16 years) such as parents, teachers, educational professionals
Duration: 12:44 min
Format: Interactive educational video in H5P

Stay healthy!

Learn more about digitization and health with this informative video in easy language. An exciting tool for different learning scenarios to understand how digital technology can help us with health issues.

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Competence development

In the webcast "Digitization and Health" you will learn everything about the digital transformation in the healthcare industry and what the opportunities and risks can be.

Explicitly learn

how digitization is changing healthcare,

the opportunities and risks of digitization in the healthcare sector,

what is meant by telemedicine,

how the integration of AI supports the healthcare sector,

why data protection and data security pose challenges in the digitization of the healthcare sector,

how digital administration works,

what to look out for in health apps,

Examples of health apps

Feelee to strengthen mental resilience
Emergency app from the German Red Cross

Options for your own health

Tracking apps (running, cycling, swimming)
step-counter
Sleep patterns
Nutrition

Results-oriented action in the new media based on solid technical and methodological knowledge,

correctly assess and evaluate facts and problem situations in new media with sound technical and methodological knowledge,

filter essential information from a wide range of information with a critical distance and make conscious decisions,

trying out different media services.

The most important information at a glance

Our healthcare system is changing and digital solutions are becoming increasingly popular. Digital tools make daily life easier for both doctors and patients. Important information can be exchanged at any time. Or the tools help people to live healthier and more active lives.

Digitization opens up a wide range of opportunities in the healthcare sector through telemedical applications, health apps and artificial intelligence. AI algorithms can analyze medical images to detect diseases such as cancer more quickly and accurately.

Increasing numbers of health apps are conquering the market. With pre-installed trackers on our smartphones, for example, we can keep an eye on our exercise, diet or sleep cycle. The apps help us to stay fit and healthy throughout the day.

Special health apps can now be prescribed by doctors on prescription. These support the detection and treatment of illnesses and accompany the individual implementation of treatment processes.

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