Year: 2025
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: This study reviews 24 master's theses from the University of Porto's Medical Informatics program, focusing on advancements in interoperability and graduates' professional trajectories over 15 years. A mixed-methods approach was used to analyze theses, identifying five core areas: Interoperability Standards and Implementation, Clinical Data Coding and Quality, Data Integration and Analysis, Imaging and Radiotherapy Standards, and Health Information Systems and Security. Nearly half of the theses (n=11) focused on implementing standards like HL7, openEHR, and FHIR. A time-based analysis revealed consistent interest in interoperability, with theses spanning 2010-2019. Graduates have pursued careers in healthcare technology, academia, and healthcare providers. Future work should assess the long-term impact of these theses on healthcare systems.
DOI: 10.3233/shti250554
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410447410