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Access to Development Opportunities in Biomedical and Health Informatics.

Sidsel Villumsen¹, Rikke Amalie Agergaard Jensen^2,3, Klaus Nielsen¹

¹Dept. of Psychology, Aarhus University, Denmark.

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|May 19, 2023

Summary

Many health information technology professionals lack formal training. This study identifies pathways for novices to develop expertise in biomedical and health informatics (BMHI) through communities of practice.

Keywords:

communities of practice competencies healthcare workforce

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Area of Science:

Biomedical and Health Informatics (BMHI)
Health Information Technology (HIT)

Background:

A significant group works in health information technology implementation and development without formal BMHI training.
This gap highlights a need to understand how non-formally trained individuals acquire expertise in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify the requirements for novices to enter and develop expertise within BMHI communities of practice.
To understand the informal learning pathways for individuals working with health information technology.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of the experiences of individuals in health information technology roles without formal BMHI training.
Exploration of how expertise is developed through informal learning and community engagement.

Main Results:

Novices require specific resources and opportunities to engage with BMHI communities.
Access to communities of practice is crucial for developing practical expertise in health informatics.
Identified key elements that facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development for those outside formal training.

Conclusions:

Formal BMHI training is not the only route to expertise.
Communities of practice play a vital role in the professional development of health information technology practitioners.
Strategies should be developed to support informal learning and community integration for BMHI novices.