Modeling in biomedical informatics: an exploratory analysis part 2.

摘要: Abstract Objective Modeling is a significant part of research, education and practice in biomedical health informatics. Our objective was to explore which types models processes are used current biomedical/health informatics as reflected publications scientific journals this field. Also, the implications for medical curricula were investigated. Methods Retrospective, prolective observational study on recent two official International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA), Journal (IJMI) Information Medicine (MIM). All years 2004 2005 from these indexed according given list model types. Random samples out analysed more depth. Results Three hundred eighty-four have been analysed, 190 IJMI 194 MIM. For special issues (121 IJMI) topics (132 MIM) we found differences between theme-centered conference-centered issues/special (SIT) publications. In particular, could observe high variation modeling SITs. It became obvious that often sound formal knowledge well strong engineering background needed carrying type research. Usually, related skills can be best provided consecutive B.Sc. M.Sc. programs (respectively, informatics, informatics). If focus should primarily information systems evaluation offered program Conclusions analysing 384 it continues major task Knowledge broad range