Evaluation of a Training Program to Improve Organizational Capacity for Health Systems Analytics.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The Leadership in Analytics and Data Science (LEADS) course was evaluated for effectiveness. LEADS was a 6-month program for working biomedical and health informatics (BMHI) professionals designed to improve analytics skills, knowledge of enterprise applications, data stewardship, and to foster an analytics community of practice through lectures, hands-on skill building workshops, networking events, and small group projects.

Methods

The effectiveness of the LEADS course was evaluated using the Kirkpatrick Model by assessing pre- and postcourse knowledge, analytics capabilities, goals, practice, class lecture reaction, and change in the size of participant professional networks. Differences in pre- and postcourse responses were analyzed with a Wilcoxon signed rank t

SUBMITTER: Miller SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6713572 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature