Informational Skills for Scientometrics in Health Information Systems Tutors

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Introduction: Scientometrics has been identified as a necessary tool for monitoring advancements in health information systems. This process contributes to the optimization of scientific policies that support the development of these systems.

Objective: To characterize the state of informational skills for the application of scientometrics among tutors of Health Information Systems in Havana in 2024.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used, including 33 HIS tutors in Havana, through a validated survey and a scientific observation guide. The study analyzed seven dimensions of informational skills for the application of scientometrics.

Results: The development of informational skills for the application of scientometrics was found at a theoretical level, with an average score of 2.50 out of a maximum of 5.00. This indicates that tutors tend to know the fundamental elements related to scientometrics; however, they do not conduct this type of research in practice. The ability to develop search strategies emerged as a critical area for improvement. Potential strengths, areas for improvement, and shortcomings influencing the development of informational skills were identified.

Conclusions: These findings reveal gaps in skills for applying scientometrics. This underscores the need for specialized training to strengthen the practical application of these skills in health information systems research.

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2025-12-21

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Araujo Inastrilla CR, Llosa Santana M, García Savón Y, Gutiérrez Vera D, González García TR, López Chacón A. Informational Skills for Scientometrics in Health Information Systems Tutors. Educación Médica Superior [Internet]. 2025 Dec. 21 [cited 2026 Jan. 11];39. Available from: https://ems.sld.cu/index.php/ems/article/view/4944

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