Health Informatics and Health Professionals

2005 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 101-101
Author(s):  
Angela Randall
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics

Health literacy among Danish university students enrolled in health-related study programmes

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (8) ◽  
pp. 831-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea Elsborg ◽  
Fie Krossdal ◽  
Lars Kayser
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Public Health Programme ◽  
Health Literacy Level ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Educational Path

Aims: It is important to address people’s health literacy when providing health care. Health professionals should be aware of, and have insight into, people’s health literacy when they provide health services. Health professionals need to be health literate themselves. We examined the level of health literacy in students in Denmark attending one of four full university programmes related to health and investigated how their health literacy was associated with their sociodemographic background. Methods: The health literacy level of the students was measured using the multi-dimensional Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ) supplemented with sociodemographic questions. The questionnaire was administrated through the students’ Facebook groups. The students were enrolled in courses on health informatics, medicine, molecular biomedicine or public health. Out of a total of 7663 students, 630 responded to the questionnaire. Results: No sex difference was found although female students scored higher than male students in domain 4 (social support for health). Students attending the public health programme tended to score higher and those attending molecular biomedicine tended to score lower in the HLQ. There was a positive correlation between HLQ scores and the educational level of the students’ parents. If one of their parents was employed in the health care sector, the HLQ score tended to be higher in domains 1 and 4. Students who had been hospitalized also tended to score higher in domains 1, 5 and 6. Conclusions: Students’ health literacy relates to their personal background and educational path. This may be of importance when planning curricula and educational activities, including cross-disciplinary courses.

Computers in a Human Perspective: an Alternative Way of Teaching Informatics to Health Professionals

1989 ◽  
Vol 28 (04) ◽  
pp. 313-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Human Performance ◽  
Interactive Media ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Information Handling ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
Processing Information

Abstract:An alternative way of teaching informatics, especially health informatics, to health professionals of different categories has been developed and practiced. The essentials of human competence and skill in handling and processing information are presented parallel with the essentials of computer-assisted methodologies and technologies of formal language-based informatics. Requirements on how eventually useful computer-based tools will have to be designed in order to be well adapted to genuine human skill and competence in handling tools in various work contexts are established.On the basis of such a balanced knowledge methods for work analysis are introduced. These include how the existing problems at a workplace can be identified and analyzed in relation to the goals to be achieved. Special emphasis is given to new ways of information analysis, i.e. methods which even allow the comprehension and documentation ofthose parts of the actually practiced ´human´ information handling and processing which are normally overlooked, as e. g. non-verbal communication processes and so-called ´tacit knowledge´ based information handling and processing activities. Different ways of problem solving are discussed involving in an integrated human perspective - alternative staffing, enhancement of the competence of the staff, optimal planning of premises as well as organizational and technical means. The main result of this alternative way of education has been a considerably improved user competence which in turn has led to very different designs of computer assistance and man-computer interfaces.It is the purpose of this paper to give a brief outline of the teaching material and a short presentation of the above mentioned results. Special emphasis is given to that part of the course where computer assisted interactive media technology presently is introduced due to the fact that this is the only way of adequately presenting some of the most important parts of human performance in handling and processing information, including communication.

scholarly journals Section 6: Education and Consumer Informatics: Methods to Meet the Informational Demands of Patients and Health Professionals

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 88-90
Author(s):  
Michael Marschollek
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Genetic Diseases ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Informational Needs ◽  
Cancer History ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Excellent Research ◽  
Consumer Informatics

SummaryTo summarize current excellent research in the field of education and consumer informatics.Synopsis of the articles selected for the IMIA Yearbook 2006.In the consumer informatics field current research focuses on meeting the informational needs of laypersons as well as health professionals with their specific demands and abilities. The selected papers’ topics are genetic diseases and conditions, decision support for women considering genetic testing for the risk of breast cancer, history taking and advice for parents with children suffering from asthma, timed messages to motivate and support quit smoking efforts and the integration of health economics in medical education.The selected articles demonstrate examples of excellent research in consumer health informatics and medical education. The methods presented can contribute to the development of systems for the education of both laypersons and health professionals.

scholarly journals On-the-job training of health professionals for electronic health record and electronic medical record use: A scoping review

2015 ◽  
pp. 436-469
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Medical Records ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
Electronic Health ◽  
Orientation Training

The implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) or electronic medical records (EMRs) is well documented in health informatics literature yet, very few studies focus primarily on how health professionals in direct clinical care are trained for EHR or EMR use. Purpose: To investigate how health professionals in direct clinical care are trained to prepare them for EHR or EMR use. Methods: Systematic searches were conducted in CINAHL, EMBASE, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed and ISI WoS and, the Arksey and O’Malley scoping methodological framework was used to collect the data and analyze the results. Results: Training was done at implementation, orientation and post-implementation. Implementation and orientation training had a broader scope while post-implementation training focused on proficiency, efficiency and improvement. The multiplicity of training methods, types and levels of training identified appear to suggest that training is more effective when a combination of training methods are used.

Concept libraries for repeatable and reusable research: a qualitative study exploring the needs of users (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahra Almowil
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Current System ◽  
Routine Data ◽  
Reproducible Research ◽  
Negative Perceptions

BACKGROUND Big data research in the health field is hindered by a lack of agreement in how to identify and define different disease conditions and their medications. This means researchers and health professionals often have different definitions of the same condition. This lack of agreement makes it difficult to compare different study findings and so hinders the field’s ability to do repeatable and reusable research. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the views and needs of: 1) users including researchers, health professionals, and clinicians, and 2) designers such as the health informatics teams, in creating a portal of definitions for disease phenotyping (a concept library). OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the views and needs of: 1) users including researchers, health professionals, and clinicians, and 2) designers such as the health informatics teams, in creating a portal of definitions for disease phenotyping (a concept library). METHODS Qualitative study using interviews and a focus group. One to one interview with researchers, clinicians and managers have been conducted (n=6) to examine their specific needs. In addition, a focus group with participants (n=14) working with the SAIL databank, a national e-health data linkage infrastructure, was held to perform a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) for the current system and the proposed concept library. The interviews and the focus group were analysed separately following Braun and Clarkes (2006) analysis approach. RESULTS Most of the participants think that the prototype concept library will be a very helpful resource for conducting repeatable research, but they specified many requirements needed before its development. Although, all the participants stated that they are aware of some existing concept libraries, the majority of them expressed negative perceptions about them. The participants mentioned several facilitators that would stimulate them to share their work and/or to reuse work of others, and they pointed out several barriers that could inhibit them to share their work and/or to reuse work of others. The participants have suggested some developments they would like to see to improve reproducible research output using routine data. CONCLUSIONS The study indicated that most interviewees would value a concept library for disease phenotyping. However, only half of the participants felt they would contribute to providing definitions for the concept library, and they reported many barriers regarding sharing their work on a publicly accessible platform. Analysis of interviews and the focus group revealed that different stakeholders have different requirements, facilitators, barriers, and concerns of a prototype concept library.

Where to in the Next Ten Years of Health Informatics Education?

2006 ◽  
Vol 45 (03) ◽  
pp. 283-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Moehr
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Vocational Training ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Holistic Approaches ◽  
The Us ◽  
Selection Of

Summary Objectives: To explore whether education in health/ medical informaticsa should continue to evolve along the lines pursued since the early seventies, or whether a change is advisable. Methods: Roots and key resulting characteristics for European and US American approaches HI education are identified. In Europe holistic approaches based on a synthesis of medicine and informatics (= computer science) with programs ranging from vocational training through university programs to doctoral and postdoctoral programs were characteristic. The US American approaches emphasized the higher levels of education and a diverse selection of specialized subjects. Changes in health and health informatics are summarized. Results: Two types of changes are identified: high-tech applications arising at the interface of imaging, robotics, and the -omics (genomics, proteomics, metabolomics), and invasive applications centering on consumer health informatics and a move from curative to prospective health care. Conclusions: It is proposed that curative medicine is adequately served by current educational approaches, but that the move towards prospective health care requires a move towards education and change management for health professionals and health informatics professionals.

scholarly journals Building health informatics skills for health professionals: results from the Australian Health Informatics Skill Needs Survey

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Garde ◽  
David Harrison ◽  
Mohammed Huque ◽  
Evelyn JS Hovenga
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Technology Skills ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Professional Health ◽  
Specific Health

Objective: To ascertain health professionals? perceptions of health informatics skills required in their roles. Design: A paper-based survey with a stratified random sample of Australian health professionals and a web-based survey open to all Australian health professionals were conducted. Measurement: A questionnaire on the health professionals? perceived degree of competency required for a total of 69 specific skills in five skill categories based on the International Medical Informatics Association?s (IMIA) set of recommendations on education and IMIA?s scientific map. Results: 462 health professionals responded to the paper-based questionnaire, and 167 respondents to the Internet questionnaire. Internet respondents reported higher required degrees of competency for specific health informatics and information technology skills than paper respondents, while paper respondents valued clinical skills higher than the Internet respondents. Conclusion: Health professionals increasingly use information technology (IT), and some also deploy, research or develop health care IT. Consequently, they need to be adequately educated for their specific roles in health informatics. Our results inform developers of educational programs while acknowledging the diversity of roles in health informatics and the diversity of pathways towards a professional health informatics qualification.

scholarly journals Education Into Policy: Embedding Health Informatics to Prepare Future Nurses—New Zealand Case Study

JMIR Nursing ◽  
10.2196/16186 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. e16186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Honey ◽  
Emma Collins ◽  
Sally Britnell
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Advisory Group ◽  
Nursing Informatics ◽  
Future Health

Background Preparing emerging health professionals for practicing in an ever-changing health care environment along with continually evolving technology is an international concern. This is particularly pertinent for nursing because nurses make up the largest part of the health workforce. Objective This study aimed to explore how health informatics can be included in undergraduate health professional education. Methods A case study approach was used to consider health informatics within undergraduate nursing education in New Zealand. This has led to the development of nursing informatics guidelines for nurses entering practice. Results The process used to develop nursing informatics guidelines for entry to practice in New Zealand is described. The final guidelines are based on the literature and are refined using an advisory group and an iterative process. Conclusions Although this study describes the development of nursing informatics guidelines for nurses entering practice, the challenge is to move these guidelines from educational rhetoric to policy. It is only by ensuring that health informatics is embedded in the undergraduate education of all health professionals can we be assured that future health professionals are prepared to work effectively, efficiently, and safely with information and communication technologies as part of their practice.

scholarly journals “My smartwatch told me to see a sleep doctor”: a study of activity tracker use

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 503-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zablon Pingo ◽  
Bhuva Narayan
Keyword(s):  
Health Professionals ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Health And Fitness ◽  
Wearable Activity Trackers ◽  
Fitness Trackers ◽  
Tracking Devices

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of wearable health and fitness trackers in everyday life, and users’ motivations and their understanding and use of the data derived from devices, and understand the results using the lens of information behaviours. Design/methodology/approach The study used a qualitative, constructionist approach, based on 21 interviews with users of a range of wearable activity trackers used for health and fitness. Findings Findings show that the lifelogging devices have become companion tools that enable users to take information from their bodily indicators and make some decisions about their health and fitness, and also track the results when they act on it, thus giving them a sense of gratification and a sense of control over their own health. Practical implications The findings have implications on how health professionals can talk to their lifelogging patients about how to deal with and understand the information provided by their activity-tracking devices. Some participants in the study already discuss these data regularly with their health professionals. Originality/value As the self-tracking practices attract wide range research interests from human–computer interaction, information systems, digital sociology, health informatics and marketing among others. This study provides important everyday information-seeking perspective that contributes to the understanding of the practices of how people make sense of the data, how the data improves their wellbeing, i.e. physical health improvement or fitness, and implications to users health behaviour. Additionally the study adds to the lifelogging literature through a constructionist, qualitative approach rather than a technological deterministic approach.

scholarly journals New Scopes for Practice – Interdisciplinary Webinars for Emergency Medicine and Biomedical Informatics – Health Informatics

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaija Saranto ◽  
Catherine Chronaki ◽  
Luis Garcia-Castrillo Riesgo ◽  
Louise B. Pape-Haugaard ◽  
John Mantas
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Health System ◽  
Medical Informatics ◽  
European Society ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Biomedical Informatics ◽  
Interdisciplinary Cooperation ◽  
European Federation

This paper presents the early outcomes of the educational cooperation between two European academic associations, namely the European Federation of Medical Informatics (EFMI) and European Society of Emergency Medicine (EUSEM). Two webinars were organized in December 2019 and June 2020 to explore areas where mutual education would be beneficial for interdisciplinary cooperation to advance the digitization of emergency departments for the benefit of patients, health professionals and the health system as a whole. Preliminary findings from the analysis of these two webinars are presented and the steps for further cooperation are outlined.

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