Integrating Health Informatics and Medical Secretary into Health Administration for Public Health Education for Dental Health

  • Ali Hussain Alkadhem et al.
Keywords: Health Informatics, Medical Secretary, Health Administration, Public Health Education, Patient Care, Data Management, Community Health, Health Data Analysis, Health Knowledge Gaps, Educational Interventions.

Abstract

Integrating health informatics and medical secretary roles into health administration is crucial for advancing public health education in dental health. Health informatics involves the use of technology to gather, manage, and analyze health data, providing valuable insights that can inform public health strategies and educational initiatives. By leveraging electronic health records, data analytics, and telehealth solutions, health informatics can facilitate the identification of oral health disparities among different population groups. This data-driven approach enables administrators to design targeted educational programs that address specific needs, promote preventive care, and improve health literacy around dental health. Additionally, medical secretaries play a vital role in the operational efficiency of health administration by managing patient records, scheduling appointments, and enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers. Their involvement ensures that public health educators have timely access to relevant data and resources, allowing for more effective dissemination of information regarding dental health practices. Furthermore, medical secretaries can act as a bridge between the clinical and administrative aspects of health care, ensuring that educational materials are aligned with the latest clinical guidelines and community health objectives. The collaboration of health informatics and medical secretaries within health administration thus amplifies the effectiveness of public health education initiatives, ultimately leading to improved dental health outcomes.

Author Biography

Ali Hussain Alkadhem et al.

Ali Hussain Alkadhem¹, Areej Muslim Al Aqeeli², Ahmed Ibrahim Al Qumber³, Layla Ali Al Rebh⁴, Sana Hassan Al Khalil⁵, Alaa Redha Alhargan⁶, Fatimah Madan Alkhabbaz⁷, Rida Mohammed Khalifa⁸, Ali Hussain Althwab⁹, Adel Abdullah Alaradi¹⁰

¹ Health Administration - Ibn Hayyan Primary Healthcare, Alkhobar Health Cluster (ali.h.alkadhem@gmail.com)
² Medical Secretary - Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam (Areej.muslim.aqeeli@gmail.com)
³ Medical Information - Dammam Medical Complex (abuibrahim26@gmail.com)
⁴ Health Informatics Technician - Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam (Layla.ali.r@gmail.com)
⁵ Health Informatics Technician - Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam (Shalkhalil@hotmail.com)
⁶ Health Informatics Technician - Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam (aalhargan@moh.gov.sa)
⁷ Health Informatics Technician - Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam (Fmalkhabbaz@moh.gov.sa)
⁸ Dentist - Al Majid Primary Healthcare Center (Rikhalifa@moh.gov.sa)
⁹ Epidemiology Inspector - Al Mansoura Health Center (aalthwab@moh.gov.sa)
¹⁰ Technician - Public Health - King Fahad Hospital, Hofuf (aalaradi@moh.gov.sa)

Published
2024-02-04
Section
Regular Issue