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A competency framework for Ph.D. programs in health information management.
Maryam Ahmadi1, Abbas Sheikhtaheri1, Foziyeh Tahmasbi1
1Department of Health Information Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
International Journal of Medical Informatics
|November 4, 2022
Summary
A new competency framework for Ph.D. programs in Health Information Management (HIM) was developed. This framework outlines essential skills for HIM professionals, guiding curriculum development for future graduates.
Area of Science:
- Health Information Management (HIM) education.
- Curriculum development for advanced health informatics programs.
Background:
- Evolving job expectations necessitate updated Health Information Management (HIM) professional competencies.
- Existing HIM competency frameworks do not specifically address Ph.D. educational programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a comprehensive competency framework for Ph.D. programs in Health Information Management (HIM) in Iran.
- To align HIM curricula with emerging professional competencies.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi technique was employed, involving Ph.D. students/graduates and faculty in HIM.
- Competencies were identified from existing literature and association guidelines, refined through expert consensus.
- Agreement thresholds (≥75% high, 50-75% medium) were used to finalize the framework.
Main Results:
- The finalized framework encompasses 11 domains and 71 sub-competencies.
- Key domains include health data management, analytics, IT, research, teaching, and digital health.
- New domains like health knowledge management and information technology were integrated.
Conclusions:
- The developed competency framework provides a guide for Ph.D. HIM curricula.
- It addresses the need for updated competencies in health information management education.
- This framework supports workforce development for advanced roles in the field.
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