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A new Health Informatics (HI) competency framework was developed for Saudi Arabia to guide professional certification. This framework, based on extensive research and stakeholder input, ensures alignment with national digital health goals.

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  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health Transformation
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

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  • Defining essential competencies for Health Informatics (HI) professionals in Saudi Arabia has been a challenge for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS).
  • Effective practice requires clear competency standards for solo practitioners and multidisciplinary teams.
  • The need for a standardized framework is critical for workforce regulation and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a Health Informatics (HI) competency framework tailored for the Saudi Arabian context.
  • To guide the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) in establishing a HI certification program.
  • To ensure the certification program aligns with local healthcare needs and national digital health strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A two-phase mixed-methods approach was employed, starting with a scoping review of 116 relevant articles.
  • Phase 1 identified 152 potential HI competencies from the literature.
  • Phase 2 involved 24 Saudi HI stakeholders ranking competencies via surveys, followed by focus groups and expert panel meetings for validation and contextualization.

Main Results:

  • An initial review identified 1315 competencies, refined to 152.
  • Stakeholder input led to 58 'very important/required' competencies being identified through surveys.
  • The final Saudi Health Informatics Competency Framework (SHICF) comprises 92 competencies across 6 domains and 22 subdomains.

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully developed the Saudi Health Informatics Competency Framework (SHICF) through an evidence-based, iterative approach with stakeholder validation.
  • Continuous validation and development with healthcare and educational stakeholders are recommended.
  • The framework is anticipated for expansion and adoption within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.