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Empowering Future Healthcare: Exploring Digital Health Challenges and Opportunities through International Collaboration
In a proactive pursuit of advancing student education in response to the evolving landscape of technological developments in public health, the Master's Program in Community Health Sciences at the Faculty of Medicine, Udayana University, is steadfastly committed to staying at the forefront. Collaborating with the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University, a guest lecture titled "Strengthening Digital Health in Primary Care Settings: Opportunities and Challenges" was conducted on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in the esteemed Dr. I Gusti Ngoerah Gede Ngoerah Room.
The distinguished speakers for the event were Professors Sally Hall and Christine Phillips from the Australian National University, with Dr. Putu Ayu Swandewi, MPH, PhD, serving as the moderator. The lecture delved into the challenges and facilitators encountered in the development of digital applications, drawing from Australia's extensive experience spanning at least two decades. The insights provided are invaluable for both faculty members and students, offering a comprehensive overview of the potential challenges and facilitators that the Indonesian government may encounter in the current development of a unified health application.
The guest lecture attracted the participation of at least 10 faculty members from the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, 40 undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Community Health Sciences program at Udayana University, as well as medical professional students; whom have opportunity to attend in the class. In addition, this lecture was also attended by at least 53 other students in an on-line manner. The interactive nature of the event was fueled by the captivating nature of the topic, aligning seamlessly with the practical experiences of the attending students in their workplaces.
Furthermore, the discourse on digital health is anticipated to serve as a source of inspiration for students undertaking their final assignments, as well as for the development of technology-based health programs and activities. In alignment with the forthcoming curriculum development plan for digital health, the Master's Program in Community Health Sciences has proactively initiated efforts to enhance the understanding of these concepts within the academic community. This strategic initiative aims to ensure that future curriculum developments are enriched and comprehensive, poised to address the challenges of the ever-evolving health landscape.
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