RESEARCHERS from Flinders University are establishing an integrated public health and clinical data platform, SMART-PH, to tackle current and future healthcare challenges such as pandemics and natural disasters.
Led by A/Prof Courtney Ryder from the College of Medicine and Public Health, the initiative aims to change how public health data is used.
"Healthcare has faced unprecedented challenges since COVID-19, and diverse populations in Australia are now confronting a healthcare crisis," said Ryder.
She highlighted the rising incidence of chronic and complex conditions, the financial burden on the healthcare system, the impact of climate-induced natural disasters, and the challenge of equitable access to health.
Ryder pointed out that limited access to real-time, high-quality public health data hampers effective healthcare planning and management, particularly in remote and rural areas.
The SMART-PH platform, driven by AI, aims to address these issues by providing a cohesive public health framework that unites authorities, healthcare institutions, and laboratories.
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