By Watzlaf, Valerie J., Forrestal, Elizabeth J.

Are you interested in the dynamic field of health informatics and health information management (HIM)? If so, then Health Informatics Research Methods: Principles and Practice is the book for you. Now in its second edition, this book is dedicated to the study and practice of health informatics and HIM, providing a comprehensive guide to the practical applications of research in this exciting field.

Written by Valerie J. Watzlaf and Elizabeth J. Forrestal, this book focuses on the real-life examples of research studies, step-by-step research methods, and explanations of analytic procedures. Whether you are a novice researcher or an experienced professional, this book is an invaluable resource for conducting research specific to health informatics and HIM.

New to This Edition

The second edition of Health Informatics Research Methods: Principles and Practice includes several exciting new features:

• Application exercises at the end of each chapter challenge students and support knowledge building
• New chapters dedicated to data science and data mining, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and applied statistics
• Online student ancillaries provide additional templates, examples, and resources

Key Features

This book has many key features that make it an essential tool for anyone interested in health informatics and HIM:

• Aligns to 2014 AHIMA HIM baccalaureate and graduate curriculum competencies
• Builds research skills, application to data analysis, and decision making
• Ideal for health informatics and HIM students
• Provides detailed structure for planning, conducting, reporting, and assessing research
• Real-world examples illustrate research methodology
• Robust instructor’s materials offer project and assignment ideas as well as slide decks for lectures, a test bank for each chapter, a full answer key, and maps to baccalaureate- and graduate-level 2014 AHIMA HIM curriculum competencies

Whether you are studying health informatics and HIM or are a professional in the field, this book will help you develop the necessary research skills and provide you with a detailed structure for conducting research. The real-world examples throughout the book ensure that you understand how to apply research methodology in practice.

In addition to being a comprehensive resource, Health Informatics Research Methods: Principles and Practice is also a user-friendly guide. The step-by-step research methods and explanations of analytic procedures make it easy to follow along, even for those who are new to the field.

One of the most exciting aspects of the second edition of this book is the inclusion of application exercises at the end of each chapter. These exercises challenge students to apply their knowledge and support the building of essential skills. This hands-on approach ensures that students not only understand the concepts but also know how to apply them in real-world scenarios.

The new chapters dedicated to data science and data mining, systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and applied statistics provide the latest information and techniques in these areas. As the field of health informatics and HIM continues to evolve, it is important to stay current with the latest methods and practices. This book ensures that you have the knowledge and skills to excel in this dynamic field.

In addition to the valuable content, this book also provides online student ancillaries. These resources include additional templates, examples, and resources to further supplement your learning. With the combination of the book and these online resources, you will have everything you need to succeed in your studies and professional practice.

You can order the Health Informatics Research Methods: Principles and Practice book with confidence, knowing that it aligns with the 2014 AHIMA HIM baccalaureate and graduate curriculum competencies. This ensures that the content is comprehensive and relevant to the field of health informatics and HIM.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in health informatics and HIM. Order your copy of Health Informatics Research Methods: Principles and Practice today and take your understanding of this dynamic field to the next level.

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ AHIMA Press; 2nd edition (May 2, 2017)

Language ‏ : ‎ English

eBook Digital ‏ : ‎ 360 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1584265329

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1584265320