Although the trend in data management The use of AI technology and prognostic trend analysis of patients will continue to grow in the region.
- The Asia-Pacific region is the most information-intensive region in the world. with an average of 82 percent, higher than the global average of 65 percent.
- Investments in AI technology and predictive analytics are expected to increase over the next three years for medical applications.
- More than 80% of executives and frontline personnel in the healthcare industry in the Asia Pacific region Predictive analytics was seen to have a positive effect on health outcomes. Experience of patients and healthcare professionals Reduce medical expenses and reduce inequalities in public health.
- The challenge still exists. More than 70 percent said that data silo problems or the management and use of data were inefficient, and regarding one-third said that the satisfaction and retention of healthcare professionals It is something that must be given priority. Both now and in the next 3 years
- Thailand realizes the importance of applying digital technology and AI in the public health field. It was presented through the policy of the Ministry of Public Health in the 13th Economic and Social Development Plan, in which the Ministry of Public Health aims to develop all public health facilities in Thailand into Smart Hospitals from the latest report. More than 45% of healthcare service units have been developed into Smart Hospitals in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in healthcare technology, Asia Pacific (APAC) today released findings from its 2022 Future Health Index (FHI) report titled “‘Healthcare hits reset: Priorities shift as healthcare leaders navigate a changed world'” for the Future Health Index report. This year 2022 marks the seventh year of the report being produced by Philips. In the 2022 Annual Report, more than 3,000 people from 15 countries including Singapore, Australia and Indonesia were surveyed to survey executives and frontline personnel. in the health care industry regarding the management and utilization of information To cope with the challenges arising following the massive epidemic of
COVID-19
This year’s survey revealed that After the epidemic of COVID-19 Many countries in the Asia-Pacific region place importance on data and technology in predictive analytics as a cornerstone of future healthcare systems. It also points to a major challenge to laying this foundation.
Caroline Clark, President and Executive Vice President, Philips ASEAN Pacific, said, “For efficient access and use of data, AI and trend analytics technologies. It has played an important role for medical personnel in improving the quality of service, reducing costs and speeding up treatment. After facing challenges over the past two years, this year’s report Shows that executives and front-line personnel in the healthcare industry in the Asia-Pacific region Ranked among leaders who prioritize information technology and new technologies, but the main challenge is due to the use of information and technology to the fullest. It also depends on experience and support from personnel. The change in digital technology also takes into account the capabilities of personnel. Therefore, the problem of data management, data silo, training and educating personnel must be developed urgently. Including retaining health care personnel. to achieve the desired health system outcomes at the regional level.”
The Asia-Pacific region is a leader in information technology, AI technology and forward-looking trend analytics.
Leading executives and personnel in the healthcare industry in the Asia-Pacific region Ranked among the world’s top priorities for information technology to organizations, with 82 percent agreeing that investment in information technology is worthwhile. both in terms of time and resources equal to the statistics of the United States and significantly higher than the global average (65%) and Europe (60%).
Singapore’s health system, in particular, is ahead of other countries. 91% of respondents prioritize information, which is higher than the global average of 65%, while Indonesia and Australia prioritize information at 82% and 75% respectively. Information consumption in the Asia-Pacific region is also high. Most say they can actually use 85% of their data, have access to the technology needed to leverage it 84%, and have great confidence in its accuracy. in the organization up to 82 percent
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region agree on the importance of investing in AI and trend analytics technology within three years, with 55% of healthcare executives and frontline workers already investing Rs. 82% predicted that AI investment will be the largest investment in the next three years, and when surveyed on the purpose of investment in AI technology, it was largely used to support clinical diagnostics. up to 35 percent, including use for diagnosis or treatment advice sending early warning automatic disease detection and guideline clinical decision-making. AI technology is also needed to predict outcomes by 34 percent and to collect diagnostic data by 33 percent, respectively.
Thailand is another country that recognizes the importance of applying AI technology. It has been widely discussed since 2019, and AI technology has been widely used in the medical field. The Ministry of Public Health has presented a policy on ‘The future of Thailand towards holistic wellness care and advanced health promotion, 2023-2027’ under the National Economic and Social Development Plan The 13th issue of the Nation, which focuses on AI technology, health prediction, and digital technology. It will be designated as one of the infrastructures of advanced health promotion and disease prevention services. To increase the capacity of the service system and public access to health care and disease prevention services. with specific and accurate medical and public health technology In addition, the Ministry of Public Health also aims to develop hospitals and public health facilities to become ‘Smart Hospital’ to reduce the workload of medical personnel. and elevate a good treatment experience for patients According to data from the Ministry of Public Health in the 4th quarter of the year 2021, more than 45 percent of all service units have developed into Smart Hospitals.
The Future Health Index also shows that health systems in the Asia-Pacific region Some advance trend analysis technology has been applied. More than a quarter (27%) of hospitals or health care facilities are already using the technology. While 44 percent are in preparation for use. This is 32 percent higher than the global average. When asked regarding the areas of application of AI and trend analysis technology that have the greatest benefit, 91 percent said it was clinical. Executives and frontline healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific region have a 87% confidence level (vs 71% globally) in the use of pre-clinical trend analysis technology. They also found that trend analytics technology had an 87% benefit in patient care, 84% in health outcomes and 82% in healthcare professional experience.
Data Management Problems Data Silo Personnel Problems and other obstacles to the full use of information.
However, it is also evident that the use of data, AI technology and trend analysis technology in advance. There is still a lot to be developed. which is the key to the future of the healthcare industry. This is especially true for clinical use, with 41% of healthcare executives and frontline workers in the Asia Pacific region sharing their data with external organisations. While 40 percent use data for trend analysis, 30 percent collect and store data, and 28 percent use data to automate certain tasks.
In addition, approximately three-quarters (73%) of healthcare executives and frontline workers in the Asia-Pacific region consider data silos to be a critical issue for efficient use of data. This is above the global average of 51 per cent. Other barriers include infrastructure constraints (23 per cent), data privacy and security concerns (21 per cent), and information policies and regulations (per cent). 21) Partial personnel resistance to upgrading or adoption of new technologies (20%), lack of legal clarity (20%), and complexity in handling large amounts of data (20%).
Collaborating with other players in the healthcare industry is one way to address these challenges. for example Executives and leading personnel in the healthcare industry in the Asia-Pacific region believe that working with leading medical technology companies enable their health care facilities to receive up to 30% of pre-planning consultations and also provide guidance and/or data analysis and interpretation services for continuous performance improvement (28%) and provide resources; and / or services for ongoing maintenance (27%)
Resistance to skills and lack of knowledge of personnel It is the top barrier in the Asia-Pacific region. pertaining to the utilization of information (35%), while regional healthcare executives (74%) say their workforce feels they currently have too much information. This is above the global average of 55%, while 21% feel that training and educating their people would be one of the best ways to manage their data. effective
Although the Asia-Pacific region recognizes the importance of information. and benefits for clinical decision-making. But the level of knowledge and awareness of how to use information is still scarce and inconsistent in the region. On average, more than half (55%) of executives and frontline healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region said they did not know how to use the information to make decisions This is higher than the global average of 35 percent. In Indonesia, for example, only 7 percent of workers say they have the expertise to apply information. but in Singapore and Australia 50 percent and 20 percent of personnel are proficient in using information, indicating that there should be more sharing of information and knowledge between countries in the region.
In addition, the Philips report also revealed that Prioritization of worker welfare within the region emerged following the pandemic. due to shortage of personnel And burnout remains a major issue in the healthcare industry, with 30% of healthcare executives making employee satisfaction and retention a top priority. equal to the global average And this trend seems to continue. Twenty-eight percent of Asia Pacific healthcare executives believe employee satisfaction and employee retention will remain a priority for the next three years, unlike the 2021 survey in which Most executives anticipate that employee satisfaction and employee retention may not be their top priorities in the future.
23% of executives and frontline healthcare professionals in the Asia Pacific region Globally, 32% see expanding the care area beyond the hospital as a priority now, and 32% see it as a priority within the next three years. Australia (36 per cent) prioritizes out-of-hospital care and nursing home care is second only to the Netherlands (37 per cent).
from the above trend As a result, 45% of executives and frontline healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region and 49% in the ASEAN region. There is an investment in telemedicine. In addition, remote patient monitoring solutions are another important tool in expanding the scope of out-of-hospital care. Altcare in the Asia-Pacific region and 21% in the ASEAN region. 26 per cent said investment in it was their top priority today and 26 per cent in both regions. He said investment in this area will become more important in the near future.
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Source: Fleishman Hillard Thailand
