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. 2020 Nov 26;4(Suppl 1):119–135. doi: 10.1159/000510144

Table 5.

Clinical terminology and data module

Objectives
At the completion of this module, trainees should:
1. Obtain a basic understanding of clinical terminology
2. Demonstrate the ability to summarize potentially clinically relevant information from graphs and app data
Tasks − demonstrate effective knowledge of: Skills Relevance
Diagnoses Depressive disorders
Anxiety disorders
Understanding the foundational language of clinical practice, the mission of clinical work, and examples of treatment goals will aid a navigator in successfully carrying out their duties

Clinical “red flags” Warning signs
When to seek help
Because the digital navigator is not a clinical role, they should be prepared to seek clinical help when necessary

HIPAA compliance and confidentiality Adhere to HIPAA regulations
Understand and practice program-specific compliancy and confidentiality protocols
Since Digital Navigators will be working in clinical settings, understanding federal HIPPA regulations and the program's compliancy and confidentiality protocols will help to ensure patient protection at all levels

Data streams Active data
Passive data
The digital navigator will require a thorough understanding of the many types of data collected via apps and other technology so they are prepared to make recommendations based on treatment goals
Practice exercise
A practice worksheet should be created based upon clinic needs that tests the trainees on the reviewed definitions. This worksheet can be formatted as the trainers see fit. Please see the online supplementary Appendix for an example.

Assessment
Trainees will be assessed on “Clinical Data Interpretation and Safety” by evaluating 5 sets of app data presented in varying modalities. Trainees will be required both to summarize the relevance of the presented data as well as alert the clinician of possible warning signs. An example is provided below.
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Rubric
assessment solution communication
The figure (above) displays an individual's anxiety and psychosis scores over time Elevated levels of both anxiety and psychosis are apparent between January and February 2020. Trainee is able to effectively describe relevant information from the graph to a clinician
Score metric 1 2 3
Assessment Trainee was unable to determine the relevance of the graph Trainee understands parts of the figure, but not all (i.e., understands that the graph shows anxiety/psychosis scores, but not over time; cannot discern if high or low scores are clinically relevant) The trainee is able to understand the graph

Solution Trainee was unable to discern information of potential clinical relevance from the graph Trainee was able to discern some clinical relevance, but could not identify all aspects or incorrectly interpreted key points Trainee was able to interpret all aspects of the graph that may provide clinical relevance

Communication Trainee was unable to communicate the relevance of the graph in an understandable, appropriate manner Trainee was able to communicate the relevance of the graph, but did so in a disrespectful manner Trainee was able to demonstrate skills to the patient and/or clinician in a respectable manner