Working as a Health Research Information Specialist

Ann Ritchie, Steve McDonald, Suzanne Lewis, Cecily Gilbert, Terena Solomons, Kristan Kang, Mari-Elisa Kuusniemi

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    Abstract

    Working with health research information is an evolving and specialised area of health data, information, and knowledge management. The individuals who perform these roles have been characterised as being an emerging third tribe, sitting between and complementing the research work of scientists and administrators. Their specialist information management work facilitates the research process, intersecting at many points and stages in the research lifecycle. A thorough knowledge of scientific research methods as well as information and knowledge management competencies are essential. The six research information specialist case studies described in this chapter have been selected to demonstrate the variety of the roles, types of work, and skillsets that are required.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Health Information Workforce
    Subtitle of host publicationCurrent and Future Developments
    EditorsKerryn Butler-Henderson, Karen Day, Kathleen Gray
    Place of PublicationCham
    PublisherSpringer
    Chapter20
    Pages295-307
    Number of pages13
    ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-81850-0
    ISBN (Print)978-3-030-81849-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 11 Nov 2021

    Publication series

    NameHealth Informatics
    ISSN (Print)1431-1917
    ISSN (Electronic)2197-3741

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