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Sabrina Magalhães Araujo1, Ricardo Cruz-Correia1,2
1Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
Abstract:
This study reviews 24 master's theses from the University of Porto's Medical Informatics program, focusing on advancements in interoperability and graduates' professional trajectories over 15 years. A mixed-methods approach was used to analyze theses, identifying five core areas: Interoperability Standards and Implementation, Clinical Data Coding and Quality, Data Integration and Analysis, Imaging and Radiotherapy Standards, and Health Information Systems and Security. Nearly half of the theses (n=11) focused on implementing standards like HL7, openEHR, and FHIR. A time-based analysis revealed consistent interest in interoperability, with theses spanning 2010-2019. Graduates have pursued careers in healthcare technology, academia, and healthcare providers. Future work should assess the long-term impact of these theses on healthcare systems.
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