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Health Informatics Training Programs in LMICs: A Scoping Review
Armine Lulejian1, James Dickhoner2, Lynn Kysh3
1Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|July 1, 2025
Summary
This scoping review highlights the need for health informatics training in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Evidence shows positive trends, emphasizing the importance of needs assessments before program implementation.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
- Global Health
Background:
- Health informatics training is crucial for advancing healthcare in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Existing evidence on past health informatics education initiatives in LMICs needs comprehensive synthesis.
- Understanding trends, successes, and challenges is vital for effective program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of health informatics education and training programs in LMICs.
- To identify trends, successes, and pitfalls in health informatics education within LMICs.
- To inform the development of future health informatics training and mentorship programs.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive scoping review methodology was employed.
- Over 12,000 studies were screened for relevance.
- Full-text review was conducted for 774 selected studies.
Main Results:
- The review identified trending positive outcomes in health informatics education in LMICs.
- Analysis revealed key successes and persistent challenges in implementing training programs.
- The evidence base suggests a growing focus on health informatics capacity building.
Conclusions:
- Health informatics education in LMICs shows promising trends.
- Conducting thorough needs assessments is critical before establishing new training programs.
- Further research should focus on sustainable and context-specific health informatics training models for LMICs.
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