Healthc Inform Res.  2024 Apr;30(2):113-126. 10.4258/hir.2024.30.2.113.

Empowering Healthcare through Comprehensive Informatics Education: The Status and Future of Biomedical and Health Informatics Education

• Lee KH
• Kim MG
• Lee JH
• Lee J
• Cho I
• Choi M
• Han HW
• Park M

• KMID: 2555211
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4258/hir.2024.30.2.113

Abstract

Objectives
Education in biomedical and health informatics is essential for managing complex healthcare systems, bridging the gap between healthcare and information technology, and adapting to the digital requirements of the healthcare industry. This review presents the current status of biomedical and health informatics education domestically and internationally and proposes recommendations for future development.
Methods
We analyzed evidence from reports and papers to explore global trends and international and domestic examples of education. The challenges and future strategies in Korea were also discussed based on the experts’ opinions.
Results
This review presents international recommendations for establishing education in biomedical and health informatics, as well as global examples at the undergraduate and graduate levels in medical and nursing education. It provides a thorough examination of the best practices, strategies, and competencies in informatics education. The review also assesses the current state of medical informatics and nursing informatics education in Korea. We highlight the challenges faced by academic institutions and conclude with a call to action for educators to enhance the preparation of professionals to effectively utilize technology in any healthcare setting.
Conclusions
To adapt to the digitalization of healthcare, systematic and continuous workforce development is essential. Future education should prioritize curriculum innovations and the establishment of integrated education programs, focusing not only on students but also on educators and all healthcare personnel in the field. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among educational institutions, academic societies, government agencies, and international bodies dedicated to systematic and continuous workforce development.

Keyword

Medical informatics, Nursing Informatics, Education, Teaching, Recommendations

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  Figure 1 Degree levels according to organizations operating medical information curricula that are registered with the American Medical Informatics Association.

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  Figure 2 Education provision methods of the medical information degree programs registered with the American Medical Informatics Association.

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