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The State of Medical Informatics Lectures in Japanese Nursing Schools
Kyoko Takano1, Takanori Yamashita1, Takahiro Nakahara2
1Medical Information Center, Kyushu University Hospital.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 8, 2025
Summary
This study assessed information literacy in first-year nursing students, finding a need to revise medical informatics education. Enhancing course content and student motivation is crucial for their future nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Information literacy is vital for nursing students.
- Medical informatics education in vocational schools requires evaluation.
- Understanding student informatics knowledge is key for curriculum development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate information literacy among first-year nursing students.
- To identify the status and challenges of medical informatics education.
- To inform course design for nursing informatics.
Main Methods:
- Two years of surveys were conducted.
- Data collected from first-year nursing students.
- Analysis focused on informatics understanding and educational needs.
Main Results:
- Students' current understanding of informatics was assessed.
- Challenges in current medical informatics education were identified.
- Specific areas for curriculum improvement were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Medical informatics lecture content needs revision.
- Emphasize informatics as a tool for learning and practice.
- Align education with the national nursing exam and practice activities.
- Boost student motivation for informatics learning.
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