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To bridge the rural-urban health gap, the government has collaborated with allied health professionals to enact the 'Stronger Rural Health Strategy,' a 10-year plan to boost rural healthcare workforce. #HSBH2009

My Health Record is a safe and secure service where patients can access their medical history online. This has transformed Australia's eHealth system and assists in targeting healthcare accessibility. Doctors can now provide more personalised care as a result. #HSBH2009

The final media lab, let us observe the ways in which VR can be used in health. Most interestingly our lab instructors informed us that medical students use VR to simulate tough patient scenarios and help students understand how to calm patients down in these instances. #HSBH2009

The increased usage of technology in the modern age has seen the development of numerous apps which enable an individual to track various aspects of their health including nutrition, fitness, water etc. Examples include the Apple health, MyFitnessPal and BetterMe #HSBH2009

This article reveals the increasing prevalence of social media usage amongst all ages. Social media is inevitably becoming a large part of modern life and therefore its use and role in the health context should also be widely understood. #HSBH2009 theconversation.com/move-over-dr-g…

@NewhamAndrea @thanhvle_ Speaking of up-to-date resources, it’s also important to cross-check information with health professionals. Many are more readily available online. For example, GPs now have over the phone services and organisations like headspace have online chat services. #HSBH2009

The use of digital health resources is becoming increasingly popular. However, the quest for reliable sources is also another issue in such a broad digital space. What strategies should individuals use to ensure the credibility of online health resources? #HSBH2009

It is awesome to see businesses take initiative to encourage their clients to engage in more physical activity. Considering adults on average do about 7,400 steps, the incentive of getting frequent flyer points will definitely encourage more adults to hit their 10k! 😃 #HSBH2009

Incorporating the characteristics the following poster was made, presenting information to a general audience on how to increase physical activity.

The Aesthetic Learning Experience Analysis Instrument (Dunlap & Lowenthal, 2016) has highlighted the following characteristics to determine whether an infographic is good: 1. Immediacy 2. Malleability 3. Compellingness 4. Resonance 5. Coherence #HSBH2009

Virtual reality has also become increasingly popular with some mental health professionals using this form of technology for patients with various mental illnesses, chronic pain or PTSD. For example exposure therapy can be conducted using VR now in some contexts.

Some ways in which the health sphere is evolving is through integrating technology such as 3D printers. These have been used to develop models of bones and joints as well as producing prosthetic limbs such as legs. #HSBH2009

Telehealth can be said to be extremely beneficial in instances where a patient and health professional have a prior relationship and understanding. Initial diagnoses through these services can be more difficult in instances involving physical injuries for example.

Cons of telehealth: - Unable to conduct physical examinations - Need access to internet and a device to conduct consultations - Telehealth consultations with many health professionals are not covered under private healthcare or Medicare

Telehealth is becoming an increasingly popular form of primary healthcare. It enables individuals to interact with various health professionals digitally rather than physically. A simulation of a telehealth consultation uncovered the following. #HSBH2009