E-Health Training of Medical Specialists in Russia

Purpose. The article discusses the improvement of e-Health training of medical specialists in Russia, and the challenges that doctors face when working with different health information systems.

Methodology. The study used both qualitative and quantitative data of the online survey conducted during the primary case study. Online survey targeted students of the Department of Medical Informatics and Cybernetics of N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University and doctors who were receiving initial training under the e-Health advanced training program. The survey aimed to determine systemic challenges and demand for training in various medical information systems.

Findings. Research data suggest that in order to bridge the digital gap, educational and training programs should include training versions of medical information systems used in Russian practical healthcare (electronic document flow system, EMIAS, Statistica, Sotsstrakh, Retsipient, etc.). It will enable doctors to enhance their theoretical and practical skills, abilities and knowledge, thus improving the quality of educational and work processes. Practicing health specialists who not only possess the theoretical knowledge, but also actively work in these areas (temporary disability examination, evaluation of medical care quality, work with citizens' appeals, compilation of numerous statistical reports, etc.) should be involved as mentors in the educational process. Simultaneous connection under the same login and password from multiple devices should be restricted to protect personal data and increase the security level of electronic document management systems in Russia.

Originality/value. These findings could greatly influence e-Health training of Russian doctors and minimize the risks associated with erroneous use of health information systems.

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