Successful Digital Transformation of Healthcare Requires Sound Education

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Digital Health Education

Background:

• Digital transformation is revolutionizing healthcare delivery.
• There is a growing need for informatics expertise in the healthcare workforce.
• The International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) provides recommendations for health informatics education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the perceived importance of integrating digital transformation principles into healthcare education.
• To address identified educational gaps through a new MSc program.
• To inform curriculum development for a digitally driven healthcare system.

Main Methods:

• Survey of healthcare and care professionals regarding digital transformation in education.
• Analysis of perceived importance of digital competencies.
• Evaluation of curriculum needs for a new MSc program.

Main Results:

• Findings highlight the critical need for digital transformation competencies in healthcare professionals.
• The study informs the value of integrating digital transformation into educational curricula.
• Results support the development of specialized MSc programs.

Conclusions:

• Integrating digital transformation principles is crucial for modern healthcare education.
• Competencies in digital transformation are essential for future healthcare leaders.
• Curriculum development must align with the evolving digital landscape in health and care.