Digital health in the context of healthcare workers' education and training

Silva, Carlos Alberto da; Almeida, Rui; Carvalheira, Francisca; Caldeira Lagem Abrantes, António Fernando; Miranda, Dulce Lourenço; Costa Vicente, Bianca Isabel; Ramos, Magda; Mestre, Tatiana Filipa Silva

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Authors

Silva, Carlos Alberto da

Almeida, Rui

Carvalheira, Francisca

Caldeira Lagem Abrantes, António Fernando

Miranda, Dulce Lourenço

Costa Vicente, Bianca Isabel

Ramos, Magda

Mestre, Tatiana Filipa Silva

Abstract(s)

Digital technologies are reshaping healthcare practices, influencing patient information-seeking behavior, and impacting ethical considerations. The emergence of eHealth, mHealth, and advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotics hold promise for improving healthcare quality. However, in Portugal, digital health literacy is underexplored, particularly in healthcare education. This chapter scrutinizes curricula at higher education health schools, revealing that while health technologies are integrated, digital health is often confined to specific modules. Portuguese institutions must reconsider curricula to equip healthcare professionals with essential digital skills. The significance of this chapter lies in its critical analysis and recommendations for reform. It underscores the urgent need for comprehensive integration of digital health in healthcare education, highlighting the gap in current curricula and advocating for a more comprehensive approach. Recommendations include implementing ongoing training to enhance digital health literacy.