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Charles P Friedman¹

¹Schools of Information and Public Health, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. cpfried@umich.edu

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Informatics is clarified by viewing it as cross-disciplinary training, a pursuit to enhance human capabilities, and a field with four core activities. This perspective distinguishes informatics from mere computer use or data analysis.

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Area of Science:

Information Science
Computer Science
Domain-Specific Applications

Background:

The term "informatics" lacks a clear, universally accepted definition.
Existing definitions often focus on specific competencies, potentially fragmenting the field's holistic nature.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose three distinct, high-level conceptualizations of informatics.
To provide a clearer understanding of the field's scope and identity.
To differentiate informatics from related but distinct activities.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of the term "informatics."
Development of three overarching perspectives on the field.
Distinguishing informatics from activities it is not.

Main Results:

Informatics is conceptualized as cross-training between informational sciences and application domains.
Informatics is viewed as the pursuit of enhancing human performance.
Informatics is described as a field comprising four interconnected types of activities.

Conclusions:

Informatics is more than technical skills; it involves interdisciplinary collaboration and performance enhancement.
Clearer conceptualization helps define the boundaries of informatics.
Informatics is distinct from basic computer use, data analysis, or specific health IT roles.