¶ … Practicum Project in Health Informatics
Strengths
• This practicum thesis allows the student to work on developing informatics-based applications while also applying informatics science and skills.
• Uses technology to help streamline processes that ultimately aid in the patient experience
• Lowers costs while increasing efficiency
Weaknesses
• Does not focus on the "human component" of technology
• Focuses on the benefits of informatics but does not take into account the costs as it relates to onboarding. People must be training on the technology; stakeholders must know how to fix problems that arise. All employees must be willing to adopt the technology.
• Does not properly take into account the threat of cyber security and its implications on training nurses. A hack may disrupt the overall application of the technology
"Preceptor Training and Nurse Retention"
Strengths
• Strong emphasis on a team approach as it relates to training and retention
• Use of preceptorship
• Emphasis on training programs and rotational environments
Weaknesses
• Not much use of technology to train and onboard
• Lack of evidence to show that a group or team approach is indeed the best solution
"National Public Health: Laboratory Internship Model."
Strengths
• Provides a framework for the use of
Does not focus on the individuals who already have experience in the healthcare field
• Little mention of technology as it relates to onboarding.
2) What is your rationale for explaining your views on their strengths and weaknesses?
My rationale is predicated on feasibility. As it relates to the thesis projects, I recognize there is no "One-size-fits-all" approach. However, when assessing strengths and weaknesses, I am mindful of three core concepts.
1) Does the thesis use technology to enhance the patient experience and reduce costs for the organization?
2) Does the thesis provide a reliable solution to onboarding healthcare professionals within the backdrop of changing demographics and service needs?
3) Does the thesis provide a means of improving the onboarding process as it relates to quality of care as oppose to simply treating the ailment?
With these concepts in
place, I was better able to assess the strengths and weakness of each thesis and
dissertation.
3) If you were to do a thesis or dissertation, what would be your topic and why?
If I were to do a dissertation, my topic…
