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Interagency Working Group for mHealth Integration

Interagency Working Group for mHealth Integration. September 9, 2009 Kelly Keisling, MPH. August 6 Planning Session. Importance of integration & implementing partners Define needs Frame and synthesize information Issues: research, sustainability, interoperability. September 9 Agenda.

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Interagency Working Group for mHealth Integration

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  1. Interagency Working Group for mHealth Integration September 9, 2009Kelly Keisling, MPH

  2. August 6 Planning Session • Importance of integration & implementing partners • Define needs • Frame and synthesize information • Issues: research, sustainability, interoperability

  3. September 9 Agenda • Synthesize & frame mHealth information • Online knowledge management & collaboration • Presentation on CommCare by Dr. Neil Lesh • Prioritize issues, program categories, subgroups • Preparation for the mHealth Summit

  4. Synthesizing and Framing Available Information Sources Numerous sources are available.* Avoid redundancy, identify gaps, reach out. Global Health Information Network Technology Standards Open Mobile Consortium e-agriculture.org Kiwanja mHealth Alliance mDirectory APC.org CommInit Public Health Standards Development Health *An incomplete and illustrative list and description. Many other ICT sites are not specific to mobility.

  5. Synthesizing and Framing mHealth • Deliver information • Make the best information accessible. • Synthesize information • Add clarity instead of simply adding information. • Frame information • Make information meaningful in public health terms to define questions and best practices. • Collaborate around information • Better defined information = better defined opportunities for collaboration.

  6. Synthesize & Frame by Categories & Issues

  7. Online CollaborationVirtual Communities and Forums and Forums

  8. Example Toolkit(Imagine mHealth instead of injectiables)

  9. K4Health KM Model • Engage Networks: Work with existing networks and nurture communities of practice to collaborate on common topic of interest • Manage Content: Train networks and communities of practice to use collaborative publishing solutions to capture, organize, adapt and create knowledge • Deliver Knowledge: Use all appropriate channels including Web-based, mobile, radio, face-to-face, digital and print • Exchange Knowledge: Facilitate eForums and support eLearning programs on the Web and CD-ROM

  10. Dr. Neal Lesh Presentation on CommCare D-tree International, Dimagi Inc.

  11. Prioritize topics, program categories and subgroups for Working Group • Defined starting point • Structure for mHealth strategy • Focus of knowledge sharing • Critical mass for collaboration

  12. Vote on Program Categories • Data Collection • Management Information Systems • Program Coordination • Health Communication • Telemedicine • mLearning • (Combined)

  13. Vote on Issues/Topics • Development Process • User needs • Technology and Interoperability • Human Resource Requirements • Costs and Sustainability • ITC Partnerships • M&E Methods/Evidence Base • Confidentiality and Ethics

  14. Looking Ahead to mHealth Summit October 29-30, Ronald Reagan Building Summit Goals: • Assess current policies regarding mobile health technologies. • Build a bridge between biomedical researchers and mobile technology experts. • Foster integration of mobile and medical technology to improve delivery of health care to underserved populations. • Discuss and craft a vision for mHealth technologies moving forward.

  15. Interagency Working Group for mHealth Integration Thanks for playing a part. kkeislin@jhuccp.org

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