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Interoperability Skills for Digital Health: A Reference Model from the XiA Project.

Francini Hak¹, Ailton Moreira¹, Manuel Santos¹

¹ALGORITMI/LASI Research Center, University of Minho (UMinho), Portugal.

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Summary

Developing a Reference Model for Interoperability Skills is crucial for advancing digital health. This model defines essential competencies for professionals to enhance health information system integration and data exchange across Europe.

Keywords:

Interoperability XiA project digital healthcare skills

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Published on: April 12, 2021

Area of Science:

Digital Health
Health Information Systems (HIS)
Healthcare Interoperability

Background:

Digital transformation is reshaping healthcare systems.
Achieving interoperability in Health Information Systems (HIS) is vital for effective data exchange.
Skilled professionals are essential for successful HIS integration.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a Reference Model for Interoperability Skills.
To define core competencies for professionals in digital health ecosystems.
To support the Xpanding Innovative Alliance (XiA) project's goals.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review.
Development of a structured competency model.
Grounded in international best practices.

Main Results:

A comprehensive Reference Model for Interoperability Skills.
Defined competencies across various professional profiles.
A structured view of essential skills for digital health.

Conclusions:

The model is a strategic tool for workforce development and curriculum design.
It aids in assessing organizational capabilities for interoperability.
Promotes a skilled, adaptable workforce for data-driven healthcare in Europe.