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Developing competencies in health informatics: Blended teaching method

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The rapid development in health informatics has improved health outcomes but also poses challenges. Healthcare professionals need health information technology competencies for effective decision-making. This study aims to identify key health informatics competencies and proposes an educational structure to develop these competencies. A convergent design was used as a method for the interpretation of data from a scoping review and a focus group interview. The findings highlight challenges in health informatics pivots in management, interoperability, and patient care. A blended learning method including hands-on skills is suggested to develop health informatics competencies.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

DOI: 10.3205/mibe000285

Authors: Mannevaara, Pauleen, Saranto, Kaija, Kinnunen, Ulla-Mari

Institutions: University of Eastern Finland, Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Kuopio University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7092298388

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