Wale Adeosun
I'm a medical doctor with a particular interest in digital health and health management.
Location Lagos, Nigeria
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For me, I believe overall the benefits will significantly outweigh the cons.
Clinical decision support for physicians (or non physicians in task shifting) is top of my list and the ability to triage patients, based on population health data analysis is highly significant.
The role of AI in radiology and oncology in the past years have shown tremendous...
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Considering the upsurge in adoption of EHR, wearable digital health devices and implants amongst other things, health data is becoming rather ubiquitous. We must develop ways to analyse them efficiently to influence personal and overall population health. I think AI & ML will play a significant role in the analysis.
However, I’m certain there are loads of...
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Personally, I don’t have any qualms with my data being used for public health and epidemiology research purposes, however, as a business owner with access to health data of users, I am very cognisant of the fact that not everyone feels this way, therefore consent and subsequent approval is very important, both for individual beliefs and in keeping with...
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Worldwide, non-compliance is a major obstacle to the effective delivery of health care. Particularly, non-compliance in patients with asthma increases the risk of severe or more frequent asthma attacks often causing preventable A&E visits and hospital admissions.
Although, the reasons for noncompliance are multiple and complex, they include;
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With some forms of seizure disorders, active intervention can help patients manage the condition better. Possibly through a self-regulating device that releases anti convulsions meds that is attached to another machine that detects the onset of a seizure through mini EEG machines.
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Like with most surgeries, or medical procedures, implantable technology does come with its implications.
As a fan of Black Mirror, having my implants hacked or made to malfunction by a malicious group is the first and most recurrent worry that I have. -
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Wearable technology is here to stay. There’s been an upsurge in the adoption of fitness trackers and the likes. Users are getting more familiar with the concept of bettering their health status and outcomes through the nudging that some of these technology devices offer and they will only require more.
Thanks to big corporations like Apple and others, who...
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In my opinion, Case Study 1, 3 and 4 are examples of health technology devices that we could consider wearable.
I classify them as wearable because they are mobile, portable and have sensors or other technologies that allow them to transmit information to an output for monitoring and possible tweaking.
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My experience with my fitness tracker is that I have to charge it up quite regularly and that can be a bit stressful. I would love longer lasting batteries :-)
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Not exactly sure about the roles they play presently, electronic tattoos, however, have a chance to do much more in the future.
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Wale Adeosun replied to Anna Rodriguez
In this age of tech buzzwords, it’s hard not to roll one’s eyes every time “big data”, “cloud computing” or “blockchain technology” is mentioned, especially in relation to healthcare, even though I know that they have real potential and are solving real problems.
Here’s to learning more about other tech offerings in healthcare and becoming less skeptical.
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A digital health solution in Nigeria is developing a solution (software and hardware) that helps to detect early signs of eye disease and offer visual aid with the use of sonar and AI technology. It apparently offers both diagnostic support as well as a means to manage a medical condition through its product line, therefore, I consider it a medical device....
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As stated in the article above; “ Regulations can present challenges to the innovator as they can limit innovative ideas. However, regulations are put in place to ensure patient safety, therefore, it is critical that they are adhered to.”
Patient safety remains the more important factor when it comes to health innovations, if regulations did not exist,...
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Multidisciplinary collaborations have always existed in medicine, but within healthcare practitioners. However, this new sets of collaborations and partnerships have evolved from how it used to be into a move interesting and highly technical one that often includes, data analysts, UX/UI experts, UX researchers, product managers, software engineers, project...
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The digital transformation of the healthcare system has already reduced prescription errors per numerous studies.
With the use of AI and ML, there is a level of triaging that can be offered to reduce patients that present to the A&E or doctor’s office on a regular basis.
In addition, physicians and other health workers now have the ability to pursue what... -
At the centre of every health system; digital or traditional, lies the patient. Patients are the reasons health systems exist, therefore when building new solutions and processes we must always build to be patient-centred.
That being said, giving patients unfettered access to their data comes with a responsibility that is mostly education and awareness, then... -
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In my opinion, private companies will continue to be at the forefront when in comes to promoting and adopting new technologies in healthcare. The funds required (thanks to VCs and PE funds) allow for significant R&D plus marketing while structured organisations like the NHS will maintain status quo until it is no longer possible to do so.
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I am a cofounder of a digital health startup in Nigeria, and some of the feedback we have received from our users include convenience and improved access to health practitioners and verified health education/information via our platform. This alone is a strong reason to continue the work we do.
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In my opinion, both are examples of medical devices, as the data gotten from them can be used to support the diagnosis of an illness or recommend a treatment regimen (including lifestyle modification).
I presently wear a fitness and sleep tracker which monitors my daily steps and hours of sleep and then provides real-time data and information to motivate...
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Wale Adeosun replied to Poorva Gohiya
You are assuming you still have fresh bread at your location or that you have power (third world problems)...haha. Who knew making a toast would require such amount of work?
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I am a doctor and a health management consultant, I am consulting for a firm that is building a network of primary care clinics in my home country which includes both newly built and long existing centres. It is important that I refresh my understanding of QI in healthcare and put newly learnt topics and trends into practice as we scale the network and model.
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I would set up an exit poll at selected health facilities to get feedback from patients who use the services
The patients tend to know where to seek what they perceive to be good healthcare. And through a patient exit survey, it is possible to get a lot of answers ranging from drug stockouts to the care received, if they have had to return to the centre...
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An up-to-date national HRH registry is being clamoured for, to show details of things like; how many HWs were inducted into the different cadres per year, how many renew their yearly licence and most importantly how many are still within clinical practices and those that have emigrated.
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Outsourcing a part of regulation is a feasible idea. However, in most low and middle income countries, monitoring and evaluation might be poor thereby giving corruption a chance to thrive.
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Wale Adeosun replied to Muna Nur
I believe diversity will also help with achieving a work-life balance for the health workers involved. Humans, in general, are not machines, and we require fulfilment in our jobs and most importantly, we NEED rest.
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When all the members and different cadres of the workforce are recognised and compensated adequately, it is a good thing.
Strong referral systems and mentorship programs will also make the diversity better, with personnel at the lower cadres hoping to get trained to rise within the system, otherwise, it will create a chaotic health system with discord and... -
Wale Adeosun replied to Anna Chaplin
Indeed, pink tax in no way should be considered progressive. It’s surprising though that menstrual care/health products can be considered “luxurious”! How so?!
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Wale Adeosun replied to Baburam Acharya
I agree. Such taxes can only be used as an additional form of revenue for health, probably in addition to earmarked amounts from the budget or premiums. As a standalone, they are unreliable and when the taxes become too much, sales of the goods tend to reduce thus revenue from taxing them also reduces.
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Wale Adeosun replied to Anna Chaplin
However, when luxurious items are taxed, that is equitable and progressive, wouldn't you say?
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Indirect taxation, in my opinion, is quite progressive especially when they are on luxury items such as champagne and fast cars, that are usually just an option for the rich. The funds raised can be pooled with the other funds
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Our countries are continually being affected by global trends, so why shouldn’t we make plans as a people globally to support our health?
Looking at the Ebola crisis has shown enough reasons why we must think in such a manner, we must help to put out fires or else they spread to where we thought we were safe.
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I do agree with your concern, but what would you suggest?
I think having a mobile phone app and a corresponding web based app will suffice. Also, the video and pictures on the small screen will still offer more help than just text.
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The requirement from this table is the need for a visual representation of what a tick looks like and how it can be easily removed. This according to the persons interviewed should be in the form of a concise video.
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Wale Adeosun replied to Alison M
In my opinion, this will be more related and appropriate for functional and modality requirements.
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Prior to designing a HIMS solution for a group of hospitals here, we (my team) had to carry out series of interviews and focus group discussions with persons from the various deprtments within the hospital (these are the proposed end users), so as to understand their workflow and processes, their expectations and opinions. It was also an opportunity to address...
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Dealing with the antibiotics issue was the most difficult for me, because of my background and direct contact with patients. It can be difficult to rely on an eHealth solution to resolve the matter. The problems that lead to antibiotics resistance are numerous; from patients self-medicating with no proper diagnosis to drugstores selling antibiotics with no...
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The PHR will simplify Slyvia's and also create other jobs within the health sector.
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There is a gap that I think e-forums can play here; a forum that is moderated by a health worker will provide the much-needed information on lifestyle changes needed to known diabetics, from dietary changes and nutritional supplements to foot care etc.
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Well said, Emma! Also, like Elizabeth Seabrook mentioned I believe gamification will play a huge in the completion of the courses to be taken.
Will it also be free to use? It seems there is no English version either.
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I think Dave would benefit from a discussion forum online, one that is moderated by a health worker. Also, a mood tracking app might help.
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Wale Adeosun replied to Michiel Tebbes
The opportunities offered by #BigData for health are endless, it will drive positive changes in the healthcare systems by influencing policies and health budgetary allocations, changing patterns of human resource for health distribution, and of course supporting the development of sustainable health systems innovations!
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As a clinician, I saw a lot of patients with poorly controlled diabetes that often led to various degrees of amputations. Poorly controlled DM may be caused by numerous reasons, such as; poor compliance to insulin or oral hypoglycemic medications, refusal to agree to a lifestyle modification, refusal to seek help when symptoms were first noticed etc.
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In my opinion, it is important that eHealth solutions be user-friendly. In some cases, the end users are old or chronically ill, the last thing they need is some cumbersome page on a website or an app with a poor user interface.
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I use the Withings watch and its associated app on my phone.
The watch calculates my daily steps and notifies me on the distance covered per day. However, my favorite feature of the watch is its ability to calculate my sleeping time to the closest 10-15 mins. I'm able to track my sleeping time and when I deviate too far from the norm, I actively try to... -
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In Nigeria, I work with an eHealth firm and my unit works to design and deploy Hospital Information Management Systems. We also build applications and various other IT-based solutions for healthcare service delivery.
In my time in this industry, I have noticed that some of the biggest issues are as follows; 1.) Change management. Often times than not, most... -
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Mobile, technology, health
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As a medical doctor with a focus on Health Systems management, I'm interested in understanding the various methods of designing and developing IT-based innovations to improve healthcare service delivery and management in my community.
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Hi, I'm a medical doctor from Nigeria and I recently started working as a Hospital Information Systems officer with an eHealth start-up.
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Thank you Philani.
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I am a medical doctor and I work with an NGO in health systems strengthening / health financing, I'm also an art enthusiast. I have always hoped to some day merge the things I do in my work (my career) and my love for arts - video and photography, in a unique way to provide answers to some of the health issues in my community.
I hope to get ideas and...
