Incorporation of a digital health literacy model into the curricula of medical and rehabilitation science courses in higher education

Authors

  • Lorena Martinez-Ulloa Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Speech Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, 7591538, Chile Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8788-4376
  • Arturo Flores Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Speech Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, 7591538, Chile Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9852-9601
  • Yolanda Maldonado-Aguayo Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Speech Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, 7591538, Chile Author
  • Sergio Fuentealba-Urra Research Institute on Quality of Life, University of Girona, Girona, Spain Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3679-7384
  • Andrés Rubio Research Institute on Quality of Life, University of Girona, Girona, Spain Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8806-0697
  • Jenny Guerrero Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Speech Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, 7591538, Chile Author
  • Claudia Ravazzano Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Speech Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, 7591538, Chile Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56294/saludcyt2024909

Keywords:

Health Professionals, Digital Tools, E-Health, Higher Education, E-Heals, E-Health Literacy, Digital Health Literacy, Health Careers

Abstract

Introduction: currently, digital resources have changed the way we live in areas such as education and health. This scenario was reinforced after the COVID-19 pandemic, where society had to quickly adapt to virtual scenarios to access health services. In this way, electronic health (eHealth) is positioned as a relevant issue in the training of university health professionals and as a way to make higher education relevant to the innovation and digital transformation experienced by the health system. This research proposes as a general objective to analyze the degree of association between university education models and the development of health literacy for health and rehabilitation students. 
Method: the study, quantitative descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional design, brings together the self-perception in eHealth competences, through the application of the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHeals), to 60 participants who were studying their professional practice to access the title of Speech Therapist. 
Results: the results reveal a significant difference between students who participated in an electronic health skills training pro-gram compared to those who were not part of such a program in their university education. 
Conclusion: the implementation of digital health literacy programs in higher education increases the ability to search for and evaluate the quality of health information online

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2024-01-01

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Martinez-Ulloa L, Flores A, Maldonado-Aguayo Y, Fuentealba-Urra S, Rubio A, Guerrero J, et al. Incorporation of a digital health literacy model into the curricula of medical and rehabilitation science courses in higher education. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología [Internet]. 2024 Jan. 1 [cited 2024 Nov. 13];4:909. Available from: https://sct.ageditor.ar/index.php/sct/article/view/798