Informatics tools for meeting information and communication needs related to interdisciplinary research competency development
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Suzanne Bakken1, Po-Yin Yen, Chunhua Weng
1School of Nursing, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, NY, NY, USA.
Abstract:
We conducted focus groups with junior investigators to assess their information and communication needs related to interdisciplinary research competency development and to identify the potential for informatics tools to assist in meeting these needs. Thematic analysis suggests that Wikis, web-based profiles, and digital portfolios might be useful.
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