Subject Code and TitleIndividual/GroupASSESSMENT BRIEF STAT6001: Public Health InformaticsAssessment 1: Report – Summarising Public Health Informatics (including evaluation)Individual 2,500 words...

Subject Code and TitleIndividual/GroupASSESSMENT BRIEF STAT6001: Public Health InformaticsAssessment 1: Report – Summarising Public Health Informatics (including evaluation)Individual 2,500 words Assessment Length Learning OutcomesThis assessment addresses the following learning outcomes: Synthesise knowledge of public health informatics Analyse the role of ICT in public health managementand healthcare access and service delivery Examine global and national legislation andstrategies for ICT applications in health Apply critical reasoning skills to assess and report on theeffectiveness of an ICT project Evaluate the innovative use of ICT, including mHealth,eHealth and social media strategies for health promotion, disease outbreak and risk communication, emergencies and disaster response Evaluate the ways that systems, infrastructure and resources can constrain the effective applications of ICT Due Sunday following the end of Module 3 (Week 6) at 11:55pm AEST/AEDT*40%100 marks*Please Note: This time is Melbourne/Sydney time (AEST or AEDT). Please convert to your own time zone (eg. Adelaide = 11:25pm).Submission Weighting Total Marks STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 1 of 7
Instructions:In this assessment, you will follow two parts Part A: (Twitter Review) and Part B (Australia Telehealth review)1. Twitter Review:Step 1: Create a Twitter Account, read this link: https://about.twitter.com/en_us/company.htmland then review the link: https://about.twitter.com/en_us/safety.html. Summarise (in your own words) how Twitter is creating a safer environment for social media expression based on the review.Step 2: Follow only three “public health” related Twitter accounts, either from the list or your own.@_PHAA_ @WHO @TheInstituteDH @AuDigitalHealth @anzjphSummarise the information from the feeds for 5 weeks (from Week 1 to week 5 of the trimester). Evaluate this information and comment on the effectiveness of Twitter on your learning.(1500 words)2. Telehealth Australia Review (1000 words)Summarise the evolution and uptake of telehealth in Australia (use only resources in chronological order from 2015-2021). Provide an informed summary based on current evidence (2020-21).Based on the pandemic related situation in 2020 , what are the key barriers to implementing telehealth fully in Australia? In your informed opinion, how can the barriers be addressed? Provide practical recommendations in your own words.Some reference sources provided as below (Wider research is recommended further).Reference Sources: https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/covid-19-whole-of-population- telehealth-for-patients-general-practice-primary-care-and-other-medical-services –All of Australia telehealth post Covid-19https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus- covid-19-advice-for-the-health-and-disability-sector/providing-health-care-remotely-during-covid-19 - Advice of health and disability services.https://www.dlapiper.com/en/australia/insights/publications/2020/05/telehealth-australia---no-longer-a- remote-possibility/ - Telehealth in remote and rural Australia https://sarrah.org.au/content/telehealth - Services for Australian remote and rural allied health STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 2 of 7

https://ama.com.au/article/covid-19-telehealth Australian Medical Association on telehealth https://ama.com.au/media/new-telehealth-mental-health-service-medical-profession - Telehealthinitiatives for mental health https://ama.com.au/gp-network-news/pop-telehealth-services - Pop up telehealthhttps://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/e-health-telehealth - Government source on telehealth Australiahttp://www.mbsonline.gov.au/telehealth - Specialist video consultation under Medicare https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/13/the-genie-is-out-of-the-bottle-telehealth-points-way-for-australia-post-pandemic - Virtual visits to Facetime GP in Australia post Covid-19 https://croakey.org/whats-missing-from-the-pandemic-control-toolkit/ - an evaluation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNUhj4S9e34 – Robotic surgery in rural Australia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul2xP9S_BbA&feature=youtu.be – Telehealth, NBN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xoq4DnBcrIs&feature=youtu.be – telehealth connecting with specialistshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjUCWJUwwJk&feature=youtu.be – CSIRO telehealth https://www.abc.net.au/life/seeing-a-psychologist-via- telehealth/12705482?utm_source=sfmc%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B&utm_medium=email%E2%80%8B%E2% 80%8B&utm_campaign=abc_adhoc_ymh_sfmc_20201029%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B&utm_term=%E2%80% 8B&utm_id=1470564%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B&sfmc_id=267595198 - Telehealth PsychologistFAQs1. Will there be examples posted?No, there will be no samples posted. Every assignment submission needs to be original piece of work and cannot also be a submission from any previous subjects or trimesters.2. Is this FAQ a substitute for the assessment brief?No, you must read through the assessment brief and marking criteria to organize your writing. Please read the assessment brief. And then read FAQ to clarify your understanding.3. What is acceptable referencing, format, flow, content?As far as possible, the references must be from 2020 onwards as many changes has occurred in this area (It is still acceptable to use resources from 2015-2021, where relevant).The format is a Report (not an essay or literature review). Part A: STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 3 of 7
 Use Twitter account name and the date (author, date) for in-text citation. For the reference list, provide the account name, date, and the author. In this section, the main resources are the accounts that you followed for past 5 weeks. Hence, it is 2021. And supportive references cannot be older than current information. The trademark of a company and a pronoun is ‘Twitter’. (It is not Tweeter etc).Part B: For this section, as it is specific to telehealth current situation in Australia, resources from 2020 onward must be used due to current updates. Theory reiteration from journal articles (such as - what is telehealth, benefits etc) or similar situation in other countries – are not relevant for this particular section. Efforts in using latest information from relevant sites such as Australasian Institute of Digital health (AIDH) or AMIA and also government sites – would have added significant value, (do not refer back to old resources).General Content Notes: What may be applicable in similar countries (for example in Canada, USA or UK) are quite different in Australia, due to the Privacy Act, the unique nature of the health care system. (Universal Health Care is followed in Australia, and this makes it different to USA, for example. Private health insurance is taken for preferential treatment by some customers, non-citizens/non-residents. And multiple options are available as well. So, please do not generalize the context) Only 32% of the population lives in remote areas of Australia. The roll out of NBN network have been addressing the infrastructure issues in relation to broadband provision in remote areas already. The rest of the population lives in urban areas – but spread out into suburban areas. And these areas also need to be serviced by telehealth as the distance is often a difficulty for many people. There is mandatory training for new health practitioners in telehealth/ICT practices (including doctors, nurses, allied health) and mandatory rural postings for new graduates and new immigrant professionals. This is to particularly service remote areas via telehealth services. Electronic health record for every citizen that links all other services (such as GP, pathology etc); payment for telemedicine and telehealth services to practitioners – came into force in February 2019. Citizens have an option to opt-out of having a universal electronic health record (approx. 10% of the population had opted out. However, this percentage has significantly lowered in 2020 as people have begun opting in due to the pandemic situation and contact tracing is also being implemented). STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 4 of 7
4. Does number of references increase value of the assignment?No. Relevant citations, to either begin with or support your argument, is required. Quoting or reiterating theory from learning resources will not add any value.One source of information is insufficient, you will need a minimum of 2-3 sources to validate your arguments or thoughts (in support).5. How does chronological order help?As this subject and assignment deals with a very current, rapidly changing scenario, the latest referencing sources are the best sources. For example, a telehealth initiative launched in 2015 may already be completed and being evaluated in 2020. Therefore, citing a reference from 2020, and supporting this by another reference from 2015 or 2016 will not be logical. If you are to use an older reference to begin with, ensure that you end with the latest information.Chronological order of references needs to be followed to build up the review. This is necessary in this context. What may have been identified as a gap in 2015, or 2011, may not be a gap in 2020. So, it is rather redundant to recommend a strategy for future based on 2011 resource, as the solution may already be in place in 2020!6. What content is accepted?In this subject, web based, social media based and other such information – if taken from valid sources, (not from any blogs or news analysis, but from reliable primary sources such as WHO, AIDH etc, or technical journals online or entities, are accepted.It is not really mandatory to use the information from only journals, as this subject is applied, current, evolving as such. While blogs and opinionated articles should be used in moderation only, industry articles, current information from relevant sources are valuable.7. What is critical analysis and how does it apply?Critical analysis in your own words, supported by references is the mandatory requirement. It has to be your own informed opinion or evaluation or criticism – which may disagree or agree with current authors/sources. In either case, you need to also provide a justification to your thoughts – supported by another valid source.Reiterating theory or copying from information on Internet sources is not considered a valid assignment, as these are not exam questions to test your theoretical knowledge. An analysis is required that demonstrates your ability to critically analyze information and form an informed judgement.When you provide recommendations or evaluate a topic – it has to be your own work (not another literature review or opinion from journals etc. It has to be your own, based on review of current literature.8. When will I get results?In the normal course, you will get the results in 15 working days as the assessments will undergo a moderation period. STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 5 of 7
9. How will I get feedback?You will get the feedback when the assignment results are released via Blackboard only.10. Will there be penalties for late submission?Penalty will be applied as per Higher Education policy, per day late.To review details, please navigate to Assessment 1 Folder on Blackboard and this link:http://www.torrens.edu.au/about/policiesAnd read the Assessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and ELICOS via this link: http://laureate-au.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/xid-4650246_111. How about special consideration or extensions?If you are unwell and unable to submit on time, ensure that you inform your lecturer via email to get guidance on obtaining an extension.If you become unwell and is unable to submit on the due date, you are expected to inform your lecturer within 72 hours. The lecturer will then be able to advise you on further steps.The relevant application form can be viewed via this link and it needs to be filled, supported by evidence and sent to lecturers for review. Use PDF for finishing the documentation and sending electronically via email.https://laureate-au.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/xid-4652143_112. General As MPH students, it is expected that you follow professional writing conventions including checking grammar, spelling, sentence construction, cohesion, having small paragraphs allocated to points of discussion, APA referencing style, in-text citations done in correct format etc. And if you followed these relatively well, the final criteria in the rubric will reflect the mark. Short paragraphs must be used, with only one point for discussion mentioned in the paragraph. Having multiple points in one paragraph is confusing for any reader and mixes up the messages or discussion. Language has to remain professional, neutral of opinion and based on informed knowledge via cited resources.13. Academic Integrity Process: Self-check for academic integrity using the facility on Blackboard and it is the responsibility of the student, before submitting the final report in the allocated submission area. STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 6 of 7
 If you have been found to be in breach of academic integrity, your results would not be released until an outcome is reached after a review. You will be notified of the process, and proceedings in due course. Plagiarism must be avoided, and originality reports must be 0% in paragraphs. Exceptions include titles, repeated words, references, reference lists. Ghost writing practice results in academic integrity breach. Torrens University Australia is aware of and it is strongly advised that such practices are avoided. To understand the concept of academic integrity and plagiarism, workshops are conducted online for every subject at the beginning of the trimesters.STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 7 of 7
Marking Rubric:Grade Description (Grading Scheme)Evidence of unsatisfactoryachievement of one or more of the learning objectives ofthe subject, insufficientunderstanding of the subject content and/or unsatisfactorylevel of skill development.Evidence of satisfactoryachievement of subject learning objectives, thedevelopment ofrelevant skills to a competent level, andadequate interpretation and critical analysis skills.Evidence of a good levelof understanding, knowledge and skilldevelopment in relationto the content of the subject or work of asuperior quality on themajority of the learningobjectives of the subject. Demonstration of a highlevel of interpretation and critical analysis skills.Evidence of a highlevel of achievement ofthelearning objectivesof the subject demonstrated insuch areas as interpretation and critical analysis, logical argument,use of methodology and communication skills.Evidence of anexceptional level of achievement oflearning objectivesacross the entire content of thecourse demonstrated in suchareas asinterpretation and critical analysis, logical argument, creativity, originality,use of methodology and communication skills.Page 4 of 7 Assessmen tAttributes Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49% Pass (Functional) 50-64% Credit (Proficient)65-74% Distinction (Advanced) 75-84% High Distinction (Exceptional) 85- 100% STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1

Knowledge and understandingReports on learning from Twitter accounts and demonstrates understanding of this social media tool in public healthDemonstrates an understanding of Telehealth evolution and impact in Australian context (20%)Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledgeKey components of the assignment are not addressed.Knowledge/understand ing of the field or discipline.Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas.Thorough knowledge/ understandi ng of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials.Highly developed understanding of the field or disciplineA sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s.Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and informationsubstantiated byrobust evidence from STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1Page 4 of 7

Often confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. the research/course materials and extended reading.Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning. Critical reasoning, presentation and defence of an argument and/or positionSummaries and evaluation are presented based on current evidence and information.(30%) Specific position (perspective or argument) fails to take intoaccount the complexities ofthe issue(s) or scope of the assignment.Makes assertions that are not justified. Specific position (perspective or argument) begins totake into account the issue(s) or scope of the assignment.Justifies any conclusions reached with arguments not merely assertion. Specific position (perspective or argument) takes intoaccount the complexities of the issue(s) or scope of the assignment.Others’ points of view are acknowledged.Justifies any conclusions reached with well- formed arguments not Specificposition (perspectiveorargument) is expertlypresented and accurately takes into accountthe complexities ofthe issue(s) and scope ofthe assignmen t.Justifies any conclusions Specificposition (perspectiveorargument) is presented expertly, authoritatively and imaginatively, accurately takingintoaccount the complexities of theissue(s) and scope of the assignment. Limits of position are acknowledged. STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 5 of 7

merely assertion.reached with well-developed arguments.Justifies any conclusions reached with sophisticated arguments. STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1Page 6 of 7

Analysis and application with synthesis of new knowledgeApplied new knowledge synthesis from current and wide research(30%) Limited synthesis and analysis.Limited application/recommendatio ns based upon analysis. Demonstrated analysis and synthesis of new knowledge with application.Shows the ability to interpret relevant information and literature.Well-developed analysis and synthesis with application of recommendations linked to analysis/synthesis. Thoroughly developed and creative analysis and synthesis and justified recommendatio ns linked to analysis/synthesis . Highly sophisticated and creative analysis, synthesis of new with existing knowledge.Recommendations are clearly justified based on the analysis/synthesis.Applying knowledge to new situations/other cases.Use of academic and discipline conventions and sources of evidenceUse of academic conventions including appropriate resources and referencing (20%)*General assessment criteria shown belowPoorly written with errors in spelling, grammar.Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas.Is written according to academic genre (e.g. with introduction, conclusion or summary) and has accurate spelling, grammar, sentence and paragraph construction.Is well-written and adheres to the academic genre (e.g. with introduction, conclusion or summary).Demonstrates consistent use of high quality, credible and Is very well- written and adheres to the academic genre.Consistently demonstrates expert use of good quality, credible and relevant research Expertly written and adheres to the academic genre.Demonstrates expert use of high- quality, credible and relevant research sources to support and STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 7 of 7

relevant research sources to sources to develop arguments and STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1 Page 8 of 7

There are mistakes in using the APA style. Demonstrates consistent use of credible and relevant research sources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed.There are no mistakes in using the APA style. support and develop ideas.There are no mistakes in using the APA style. support and develop appropriate arguments and statements. Shows evidence of reading beyond the key readingThere are no mistakes in using the APA style. position statements. Shows extensive evidence of reading beyond the key readingThere are no mistakes in using the APA Style.*General Assessment Criteria:Provides a lucid introductionShows a sophisticated understanding of the key issuesShows the ability to interpret relevant informationDemonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant conceptsShows evidence of reading beyond those provided as key readingJustifies any conclusions reached with well-formed arguments not merely assertionProvides a conclusion or summaryUse of academic writing and presentation and grammar:Complies with normal academic standards of legibility, referencing and bibliographical details (including reference list). Is written clearly with accurate spelling, grammar and sentence and paragraph constructionAppropriate citation and referencing used (APA style)STAT6001_Assessment Brief 1Page 9 of 7