Affiliation:
1. Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
2. The Finnish Centre for Evidence-Based Health Care: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Helsinki, Finland
3. Health Informatics Research Group, University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück, Osnabrück, Germany
Abstract
Background: As healthcare depends on health information technology, there is a growing need for Health Informatics competencies in daily practice. This review aimed to explore how the teaching of education in HI has been arranged. 28 publications, published in English between 2016 and 2020 and obtained from selected bibliographic databases, were reviewed. The data was analyzed using deductive content analysis with the following pre-formulated topics: target audience, course content and learning arrangements. The results highlight three key competencies: documentation and communication, management, and understanding of health information technology. It underlines a blended teaching method to improve the competencies of healthcare professionals, graduates, undergraduates, and suggests adding active interactions, multi-professional interactions, and hands-on skills. This study highlights the importance of adapting to changes in healthcare, improving HI competencies in healthcare, and fostering positive digital experiences. It underlined the need for practical training, in theory and hands-on sessions, including key competencies in documentation and communication, management and health information systems.
Funder
Interprofessional European Health Program in Higher Education
Erasmus+
the Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences/Osnabrück University
the University of Eastern Finland
the University of Porto
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