Evaluating a masters programme in health information management
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Date
2019
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
Health Information Management (HIM) is an essential health administration component for
the organising, coordinating and distribution of health related information, for the benefit of
all its recipients. HIM professionals combine some medical and business disciplines to
perform their duties. This research was aimed at evaluating the outcomes of an academic
Master’s programme in HIM, to assess whether it equiped Health Information Managers with
the competences in multicultural communication, leadership and management, as well as
whether it contributed theoretical knowledge about the composition of academic Masters’
programmes, and their significance towards the development of competences in HIM. The
evaluation was conducted through a qualitative and quantitative survey. This approach
enables the researcher to adopt an observer’s approach to the research exercise, and the
participants/respondents are treated in a more equal manner. Essentially, this is done to limit
the researcher’s bias, as well as encourage equal treatment of the participants/respondents.
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Magister Commercii - MCom
Keywords
Evaluation, Healthcare, Leadership, Management, Survey