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- Title
European Health Information Training Programme: a sustainable strategy for strengthening capacity in health information.
- Authors
Peyroteo, Mariana; Maia, Mélanie R; Paulo, Marília Silva; Saso, Miriam; Schutte, Nienke; Bogaert, Petronille; Habl, Claudia; Lapão, Luís Velez; Infrastructure, Population Health Information Research
- Abstract
Background Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a need for a uniform approach to health information (HI) knowledge in population health analysis across Europe was evident. The Population Health Information Research Infrastructure (PHIRI) emerged as a proactive initiative to strengthen European HI capacities. This article describes the achievements of PHIRI, highlighting its capacity-building activities and their contribution towards a sustainable strategy for the implementation of the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Methods PHIRI collaboration established a work package for skill-building activities in population health in partnership with other organizations. Activities included webinars, workshops, sessions, training schools and courses for researchers and public administration workers from Europe and beyond. The primary goal of the activities was to examine the impact of COVID-19 on European health systems at both local and national levels, including healthcare facilities and policymaking entities. Results Twelve activities were organized between October 2020 and the summer of 2023. In March 2023, the Spring School on Health Information was organized to share the knowledge achieved from PHIRI and other European Union-related projects. This event also validated the European Health Information Training Programme. Conclusions PHIRI's findings emphasized the importance of equipping the workforce with core HI skills to improve health systems' preparedness and resilience. Through this research, it is possible to propose a strategy for building capacity that emphasizes the importance of providing training in human-machine dynamics. This approach will contribute to the sustainable implementation of the EHDS.
- Subjects
EUROPE; HEALTH literacy; HEALTH services accessibility; RESEARCH funding; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; HEALTH policy; EVALUATION of human services programs; SCHOOLS; POPULATION health; WORLD health; ELECTRONIC data interchange; ADULT education workshops; ABILITY; ELECTRONIC health records; PUBLIC health; HEALTH promotion; HEALTH equity; LABOR supply; COVID-19 pandemic; WEBINARS; TRAINING
- Publication
European Journal of Public Health, 2024, Vol 34, pi35
- ISSN
1101-1262
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/eurpub/ckae037