The use of technology, such as electronic health records (eHR) in healthcare is increasing demonstrating strong links to enhanced patient centred care with improved patient safety. There is a critical need for education providers to ensure that health professional students have access to authentic software that can assist them to prepare for the challenges of the workforce. There is a notable scarcity of affordable, simulated eHR platforms accessible to undergraduate health students for developing their digital health capacity.
Existing simulated eHR offerings predominantly mimic traditional paper-based health records and lack the interdisciplinary nuances of contemporary healthcare education with limited capacity to strengthen critical thinking. To align with the recommendations from the National Digital Health Strategy for Healthcare, targeted education that incorporates realistic health technology should be integrated across all health profession programs.
HealthiERSim, is a customisable eHR system tailored for undergraduate healthcare students. It offers authentic eHR learning experiences integrated into the curriculum, fostering the development of digital health skills, critical reasoning abilities, patient-centered care and communication.
HealthiERSim empowers healthcare programs to offer students realistic eHR experiences, preparing them for collaborative, technology-enabled clinical practice.
Program source code, manuals and methodology
AU TM application 2433634; HealthiERSim AU TM application 2433635;
