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Global health informatics education
1School of Mathematical and Decision Sciences, Faculty of Informatics and Communication, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia. e.hovenga@cqu.edu.au
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 18, 2000
Summary
Health informatics education has expanded globally since the 1960s, with diverse programs. However, nursing informatics education lags, necessitating greater university cooperation for advancement.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
- Informatics
Background:
- Health informatics education originated in US and European medical schools in the 1960s.
- By 1989, over 20 countries offered health informatics education, indicating global expansion.
- Programs are diverse, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of health informatics.
Observation:
- European initiatives integrate informatics into health professional training at various academic levels.
- Educational technology advances enable flexible, learner-centered, and lifelong learning models.
- Nursing informatics education shows limited adoption within the nursing profession.
Findings:
- Health informatics programs are varied in content and structure.
- Innovative educational technologies are transforming learning delivery.
- There is a noted disparity in the integration of informatics within nursing education.
Implications:
- Nursing informatics education requires focused development to meet professional needs.
- Increased collaboration among universities can enhance health informatics curricula.
- Adapting to new educational technologies is crucial for future health informatics training.