I contributed mainly to the Limitation, Methodology, Conclusion, formatting of the report, Table of contents, List of Figures and lastly the references.
Friday, 31 March 2023
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Critical Reflection(1c)
Module Learning:
After attending Professor Brad's session, I learned how to value the input I receive from my peers. This enables me to think about myself critically from a third-person perspective rather than only receiving feedback from my own perspective, which could lead to a biased point of view. For instance, in one of the first few lessons when I was completing the Summarize Reader Response drafts, I was able to receive input from my Prof in addition to my peer's feedback. I was able to gain more insight into my writing style and work on how I should write better.
One of the lessons I've taken away from receiving feedback is that I've always loved to cram a lot of information into a paragraph, making it long and difficult for the reader to understand what the whole paragraph is about. To help with this, I could consider breaking out the topics into separate paragraphs. This will save the reader from being confused and ensure that my remarks are concise and clear.
Due to my propensity to cram everything into a paragraph, my sentence structure was another problem I encountered. I've always believed that packing everything into one paragraph is an effective and efficient strategy, as it appears to me that it is a brief and sweet paragraph. Unfortunately, the sentence structure is incorrect as a result of my careless use of numerous complex-compound sentences in a paragraph. To make each point clear and brief, it is therefore best for me to divide the paragraph into simple sentence structures. I believe that my communication abilities would benefit from this as well. My tendency to communicate everything I wanted to say in a single statement also hindered my communication. Through unlearning my habits, and relearning the fundamentals, I should communicate by stating each issue clearly and effectively. I should also use the appropriate linguistic transitions to let the audience know that I will also be transiting to the following issue.
Project Learning:
I've discovered that it's crucial to hear out everyone's ideas during a research project in order to choose the most ideal one. I must take into account many viewpoints of my group members in order for me to attempt to understand another person's perspective, even if I do not agree with them. One example was choosing an innovative idea to work on our research project. All of us had different ideas. We had to debate on which idea was the most ideal to pick from. One of our team member's ideas was an excellent idea, however, it doesn't relate to the mechanical aspect. Even still, I appreciated the thought of his effort to share with us. Another challenge that I have yet to overcome is citing my sources and written material in accordance with APA 7th edition. I had to pay close attention to every detail when it came to the formatting and the type of source I was citing. It had to be clear to provide clarity to the report on often complex topics. It also makes reports easier to read and understand.
I often get anxious before giving a presentation, so managing my anxiety was difficult for me. As a result, I often did not perform to my utmost potential while delivering the speech. Hence, I notice that being well-prepared and remembering the main points to say helped me better manage my nervousness during the presentation. As we show ourselves professionally to the audience, particularly when presenting to stakeholders in a firm to propose ideas, body language also plays a significant role. For instance, I will always refer to the slides to remember the key ideas to discuss. However, while I stand in front of the slides, I will be back facing the audience as I refer to the slides. Hence, to avoid that from happening, I must thus locate a sweet place in the room where the triangle strategy will be applied in order to prevent it from happening. This allows me to present without my back facing the audience, while still being able to view the slides and the audience from the most left and right corners.
Sunday, 12 February 2023
Summary Reader Response Final Draft (1b)
Balasubramanian in "Drones May Become ‘The Next Big Thing’ In Healthcare Delivery" (2022) explains the uses and impacts drones have in the healthcare industry. Balasubramanian (2022) mentions drones have the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery by providing access to hard-to-reach patients and delivering healthcare supplies and goods. It was also used for telehealth, virtual care, delivering Covid-19 vaccines, and dispatching automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. Balasubramanian (2022) also states that drones were able to provide time-saving benefits in emergency situations, with a successful delivery rate of 92%. In another finding, Balasubramanian (2022) discusses an autonomous drone helped save the life of a man who experienced an OHCA by delivering an AED in just over three minutes. With concrete evidence drones can deliver, Balasubramanian (2022) explains that large retailers such as Amazon, have already begun testing and using drone technology for retail needs for widespread use. This will lower the costs of drone technology and make it more accessible for healthcare organizations. With continued development, drones will have the potential to provide significant value in timely healthcare delivery and measurable healthcare outcomes.
Despite the potential benefits healthcare drones hold, the implementation and widespread adoption of this technology face limitations concerning the regulatory security system and the malfunctions of drones.
One of the key concerns is the security system of healthcare drones. According to Digi International (2021), hacking a drone is akin to hacking a computer and can be done remotely by intercepting the radio signal, which is often unencrypted. Hackers can then decode the signal using a packet sniffer and, once connected, they will manipulate the drone to suit their purpose by blocking its signal and linking it to their device. An example given by Digi International (2021) explains a technique created by hackers called ''GPS spoofing'' to deceive the drone by sending false GPS coordinates to its receiver. This causes the operator to believe that the drone is following the correct flight pattern when, in fact, is being directed to a different location, potentially allowing the hacker to crash the drone, access and steals its data, navigate it to their desired location, or delivery of dangerous payloads. Digi International (2021) further elaborates that a compromised drone can create a backdoor into an organization's wireless network, leading to network interference and negatively impacting productivity and profitability. Data theft can result in costly downtime for businesses, harm relationships with clients or customers, and allow competitors to gain access to proprietary information and trade secrets. To measures taken to enhance security, Threatpost (2022) explains the data used to generate the FHSS sequence should not be transmitted wirelessly. Improving the random number generator could involve implementing a more secure algorithm or modifying the existing algorithm to eliminate repeated sequences.
The malfunction of drones can pose a significant danger. Several well-known drone crashes have already occurred worldwide. Šterbenc; Poljak, (2019) share incidents that occurred near a stadium during a US Open tennis tournament, a close call hit upon the world champion Marcel Hirscher during the Ski World Cup, and a recent crash of a Swiss Post drone into Lake Zurich. Additionally, Šterbenc; Poljak, (2019) recall that a website dedicated to tracking military drone crashes has recorded 305 incidents since 2007. While some safety concerns have been addressed through the use of drone parachutes and autonomous crash management systems, further improvements need to be done. To prevent collisions, protect transported materials, and ensure the safety of those on the ground, Šterbenc; Poljak, (2019) suggest a highly trained and experienced workforce will be necessary for future large-scale drone operating centers where multiple drones are conducting missions at the same time.
The benefit of having healthcare drones aids in reducing the time and cost of healthcare delivery. According to Balasubramanian (2022), using drones can help overcome the challenges of traditional land-based delivery methods, such as poor road infrastructure and limited transport options. Drones are faster, more flexible, and can reach remote areas that would otherwise be difficult to access by land. Delivering vaccines and medications directly to rural communities can also help to bridge the gap of accessibility to healthcare between urban and rural areas. Balasubramanian (2022) mentions that in simulation models under a considerable number of circumstances, drones can result in cost reductions of 20-50% compared to conventional land transport for delivering vaccines to healthcare facilities, with the savings varying based on factors such as the size of the population within the drone's range, road conditions, and speed of transport. This proves that drones will be effective in healthcare in the long run.
In conclusion, healthcare drone has revolutionized the way we see the world. With its ability to reach remote locations, gather data, deliver packages, and perform various tasks, healthcare drones are proving to be a valuable tool for various industries as well. However, with the increasing popularity of drones, it is important to ensure that the technology is used responsibly and ethically. The use of drones must be regulated and monitored to protect privacy, security, and the safety of the public. As technology continues to improve, new opportunities will be found to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Reference
Lundgren, P., Nordberg, P., Ringh, M., Schierbeck, S. & Svensson, L. (2021, Aug 26). Automated external defibrillators delivered by drones to patients with suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. European Heart. Journal.https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/43/15/1478/6358076
Balasubramanian, S. (2022, Jan 9). Drones May Become 'The Next Big Thing' In Healthcare Delivery. Forbes.https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2022/01/09/drones-may-become-the-next-big-thing-in-healthcare-delivery/?sh=9357ddd1e9b3
Everdrone AB. (2022, Jan 4). For the first time in medical history, an autonomous drone helps save the life of a cardiac arrest patient. Cision PR Newswire.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/for-the-first-time-in-medical-history-an-autonomous-drone-helps-save-the-life-of-a-cardiac-arrest-patient-301453744.html
Locke, J. (2021, February 20). Can Drones Be Hacked, Tracked, and Used to Carry Passengers? Www.digi.com. https://www.digi.com/blog/post/can-drones-be-hacked-tracked-and-carry-passengershttps://www.digi.com/blog/post/can-drones-be-hacked-tracked-and-carry-passengers
Poljak, Mario, & Šterbenc, Anja. (2019). Use of drones in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases: current status, challenges and barriers. Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 26. 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.09.014.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336117290_Use_of_drones_in_clinical_microbiology_and_infectious_diseases_current_status_challenges_and_barriers
Threatpost (2022). Hack Allows Drone Takeover Via “ExpressLRS” Protocol. Threatpost.com.https://threatpost.com/drone-hack-expresslrs-hijacked/180133/
Monday, 6 February 2023
Summary Reader Response draft 2
Balasubramanian in "Drones May Become ‘The Next Big Thing’ In Healthcare Delivery"(2022) explains the uses and impact drones have in the healthcare industry. Balasubramanian(2022) mentioned that drones have the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery by providing access to hard-to-reach patients, and delivering healthcare supplies and goods. Drones also have also been used for telehealth, virtual care, delivering Covid-19 vaccines, and dispatching automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. Balasubramanian(2022) states that drones were able to provide time-saving benefits in emergency situations, with a successful delivery rate of 92%. In another finding, Balasubramanian(2022) also mentions an autonomous drone helped save the life of a man who experienced an OHCA by delivering an AED in just over three minutes. With a promising future drones have, Balasubramanian(2022) explains that large retailers such as Amazon have already begun testing and using drone technology for retail needs. This will lower the costs of drone technology and make it more accessible for healthcare organizations. With continued development, drones will have the potential to provide significant value in timely healthcare delivery and measurable healthcare outcomes.
Despite the potential benefits healthcare drones hold, the implementation and widespread adoption of this technology face limitations concerning the regulatory security system and the malfunctions of drones.
One of the key concerns is the security system of healthcare drones. According to Digi International(2021), hacking a drone is akin to hacking a computer and can be done remotely by intercepting the radio signal, which is often unencrypted. Hackers can then decode the signal using a packet sniffer and, once connected, manipulate the drone to suit their purpose by blocking its signal and linking it to their device. An example given by Digi International(2021) explains a technique created by hackers called ''GPS spoofing'' to deceive the drone by sending false GPS coordinates to its receiver. This causes the operator to believe that the drone is following the correct flight pattern when, in fact, is being directed to a different location, potentially allowing the hacker to crash the drone, access and steals its data, navigate it to their desired location, or delivery of dangerous payloads. Digi International(2021) further elaborates that a compromised drone can create a backdoor into an organization's wireless network, leading to network interference and negatively impacting productivity and profitability. Data theft can result in costly downtime for businesses, harm relationships with clients or customers, and allow competitors to gain access to proprietary information and trade secrets. To measures taken to enhance security, Threatpost(2022) explains the data used to generate the FHSS sequence should not be transmitted wirelessly. Improving the random number generator could involve implementing a more secure algorithm or modifying the existing algorithm to eliminate repeated sequences.
The malfunction of drones can pose a significant danger. Several well-known drone crashes have already occurred worldwide. Šterbenc; Poljak, (2019) share incidents that occurred near a stadium during a US Open tennis tournament, a close call hit upon the world champion Marcel Hirscher during the Ski World Cup, and a recent crash of a Swiss Post drone into Lake Zurich. Additionally, Šterbenc; Poljak, (2019) mention that a website dedicated to tracking military drone crashes has recorded 305 incidents since 2007. While some safety concerns have been addressed through the use of drone parachutes and autonomous crash management systems, further improvements need to be done. In order to prevent collisions, protect transported materials, and ensure the safety of those on the ground, Šterbenc; Poljak, (2019) suggest a highly trained and experienced workforce will be necessary for future large-scale drone operating centers where multiple drones are conducting missions at the same time.
The benefit of having healthcare drones aids in reducing the time and cost of healthcare delivery.
In conclusion, healthcare drone has revolutionized the way we see the world. With its ability to reach remote locations, gather data, deliver packages, and perform various tasks, healthcare drones are proving to be a valuable tool for various industries as well. However, with the increasing popularity of drones, it is important to ensure that the technology is used responsibly and ethically. The use of drones must be regulated and monitored to protect privacy, security and the safety of the public. As technology continues to improve, new opportunities will be created to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.
Reference
Balasubramanian, S. (2022, Jan 9). Drones May Become 'The Next Big Thing' In Healthcare Delivery. Forbes.https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2022/01/09/drones-may-become-the-next-big-thing-in-healthcare-delivery/?sh=9357ddd1e9b3
Everdrone AB. (2022, Jan 4). For the first time in medical history, an autonomous drone helps save the life of a cardiac arrest patient. Cision PR Newswire.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/for-the-first-time-in-medical-history-an-autonomous-drone-helps-save-the-life-of-a-cardiac-arrest-patient-301453744.html
Locke, J. (2021, February 20). Can Drones Be Hacked, Tracked, and Used to Carry Passengers? Www.digi.com. https://www.digi.com/blog/post/can-drones-be-hacked-tracked-and-carry-passengershttps://www.digi.com/blog/post/can-drones-be-hacked-tracked-and-carry-passengers
Threatpost (2022). Hack Allows Drone Takeover Via “ExpressLRS” Protocol. Threatpost.com.https://threatpost.com/drone-hack-expresslrs-hijacked/180133/
Poljak, Mario, & Šterbenc, Anja. (2019). Use of drones in clinical microbiology and infectious diseases: current status, challenges and barriers. Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 26. 10.1016/j.cmi.2019.09.014.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336117290_Use_of_drones_in_clinical_microbiology_and_infectious_diseases_current_status_challenges_and_barriers
Balasubramanian, S. (2021, Mar 6). Drones Are Now Being Used To Deliver Covid-19 Vaccines. Forbes.https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2021/03/06/drones-are-now-being-used-to-deliver-covid-19-vaccines/?sh=2e61f3da26dc
Sunday, 5 February 2023
Summary Reader Response Draft 1
Balasubramanian in "Drones May Become ‘The Next Big Thing’ In Healthcare Delivery"(2022) explains the uses and impact drones have in the healthcare industry. Balasubramanian mentioned that drones have the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery by providing access to hard-to-reach patients, and delivering healthcare supplies and goods. Drones also have also been used for telehealth, virtual care, delivering Covid-19 vaccines, and dispatching automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. In a recent study conducted by the European Heart Journal, Balasubramanian states that drones were able to provide time-saving benefits in emergency situations, with a successful delivery rate of 92%. In another finding, Balasubramanian mentions an autonomous drone helped save the life of a man who experienced an OHCA by delivering an AED in just over three minutes. With a promising future drones have, Balasubramanian explains that large retailers such as Amazon have already begun testing and using drone technology for retail needs, which will lower the costs of drone technology and make it more accessible for healthcare organizations. With continued development, drones will have the potential to provide significant value in timely healthcare delivery and measurable healthcare outcomes.
However, even though there’s great potential in healthcare drones, especially in need of hard-to-access patients, they are still relatively new and the groundwork of the technology still lacks in many aspects such as its security system, delivery under unfavourable weather, and the malfunctions of drones. These groundworks must be accomplished first in order to further advance the drone's usage.
One of the key areas to be considered is the security system of the drone. Hijacking is pretty common in electronics technology and drones are not an exception as well. The risk of hijacking increases as drones rely more on wireless communication and have fewer physical safeguards in place. This could lead to severe consequences, including theft, loss of data, or malicious use of drones for harmful purposes such as surveillance or the delivery of dangerous payloads. As such, measures must be developed and implemented to increase the security of drone communication and operation to prevent hijacking.
The malfunctioning of the drone needs to be addressed as well. It can be potentially hazardous if not well function.
The suboptimal weather conditions like rain snow fog and wind can reduce the chances of success in delivery of drones. Even with drones are made weatherproof , the cost of making this specific drones over the pro it margin would not be ideal. Hence making a loss instead.
The benefit of having drones is that it essentially aid in reduces the time for healthcare delivery.
In conclusion, the drones can bring us immeasurable positive outcomes in the future, only with sufficient research and developments to necessary improve security measures and safety functions equipped. Only then drones would be capable of delivering healthcare related services, or in other supply chain industry effectively and efficiently.
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Reference
- Sai Balasubramanian (2022, Jan 9). Drones May Become 'The Next Big Thing' In Healthcare Delivery.
- AB, E. (2022, January 5). For the first time in medical history, an autonomous drone helps save the life of a cardiac arrest patient.
Friday, 27 January 2023
Summary draft 2
Sai in "Drones May Become ‘The Next Big Thing’ In Healthcare Delivery"(2022) explains the uses and impact drones have in the healthcare industry. Sai mentioned that drones have the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery by providing access to hard-to-reach patients, and delivering healthcare supplies and goods. Drones have also been used for telehealth and virtual care, delivering Covid-19 vaccines, and delivering automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to save out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients. Recently, a study conducted by the European Heart Journal(2021), proved that drones were able to provide time-saving benefits in emergency situations, with a successful delivery rate of 92%. In another finding from Everdrone AB(2022), where an autonomous drone also helped save the life of a man who experienced an OHCA by delivering an AED in just over three minutes. With a promising future drones have, large retailers such as Amazon have already begun testing and using drone technology for retail needs, which will lower the costs of drone technology and make it more accessible for healthcare organizations. With continued development, drones will have the potential to provide significant value in timely healthcare delivery and measurable healthcare outcomes.
Reference
- Sai Balasubramanian (2022, Jan 9). Drones May Become 'The Next Big Thing' In Healthcare Delivery.
- AB, E. (2022, January 5). For the first time in medical history, an autonomous drone helps save the life of a cardiac arrest patient.
Tuesday, 24 January 2023
Summary draft(1)
Sai in “Drones May Become ‘The Next Big Thing’ In Healthcare Delivery” (2022) explains the uses and impact drones have in the healthcare industry.
One of the most significant clinical care applications is using drones for telehealth and virtual care. This application allows for expanding care to otherwise hard-to-reach patients and potentially resolving the crucial access-to-care issues plaguing modern-day healthcare. Drones are also being used worldwide for the delivery of healthcare supplies and goods, such as Covid-19 vaccines. A study conducted by the European Heart Journal(2021) also found that drones can successfully deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to help save out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients with a successful AED delivery rate of 92%.
The widespread use of drones by large retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, and 7-Eleven promises to progress further on drone technology and applications, lower costs for healthcare organizations and rely upon drones as a tool for supply chain and logistics needs to grow the industry overall. Suppose innovators continue to develop this technology in a safe, secure, scalable, and efficient manner. In that case, there will be a significant potential value that drones can deliver, especially regarding timely healthcare delivery and measurable healthcare outcomes.
References
Sai Balasubramanian, M. D. (2022, November 8). Drones may become 'The next big thing' in healthcare delivery. Forbes. Retrieved January 24, 2023, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/saibala/2022/01/09/drones-may-become-the-next-big-thing-in-healthcare-delivery/?sh=2347bd591e9b
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