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Task force of the EFMI journals: background, rationale and purpose
Izet Masic1, Josipa Kern, Jana Zvarova
1Society for Medical Informatics of Bosnia and Herzegovina, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. imasic@lol.ba
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 12, 2009
Summary
This study analyzed how the European Federation for Medical Informatics (EFMI) shares knowledge through its member countries' journals. It identified key journals and suggests collaboration to improve medical informatics knowledge dissemination.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Knowledge Dissemination
- Scholarly Publishing
Background:
- Analysis of knowledge dissemination by the European Federation for Medical Informatics (EFMI).
- Conducted following the EFMI Council meeting in London, 2008.
- Focus on active medical informatics journals in EFMI member countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the dissemination of new knowledge in medical informatics.
- To identify active medical informatics journals within EFMI member countries.
- To explore opportunities for improving knowledge and best practice dissemination.
Main Methods:
- Journal analysis within EFMI member countries.
- Identification of major and other relevant publications.
- Assessment of publication frequency and access models.
Main Results:
- Identified eight major active informatics journals and several other publications.
- Most identified journals are subscription-based and published at least quarterly.
- Potential for editors to form a community of practice for enhanced effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Collaboration among editors can improve medical informatics knowledge dissemination.
- Sharing expertise and harmonizing manuscript preparation can reduce publishing barriers.
- Opportunities exist to enhance the effectiveness of disseminating medical informatics best practices.
