Health Informatics Association of Qatar (HIAQ): Building a digital health ecosystem

Farahnaz Yousif, Hessa Almulla, Raghad Muhiyaddin, Dena A. Althani, Zubair Shah, Tanvir Alam, Mowafa Househ*

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Abstract

Qatar's digital health initiatives are growing through the development of research capacity, innovative technologies, and academic programs to serve the national health needs of the country. The digital health community of Qatar lacks the adequate representation of a professional body to serve the needs of the community. The purpose of this paper is to develop a strategic framework for the Health Informatics Association of Qatar (HIAQ) and present the preliminary findings of this effort. We utilized a multi-stage mixed methods approach in the development of HIAQ's strategic framework. We first reviewed the relevant literature, interviewed key stakeholders within the region, validated our findings with local stakeholders, and adapted the strategic directions to conform with Qatari laws. We present the purpose, organizational structure, vision, mission, and aims of HIAQ. Future work will engage the digital health community to further refine and adapt HIAQ's strategic direction to serve the local needs of Qatar.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTHE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTH INFORMATICS IN PUBLIC HEALTH DURING A PANDEMIC
EditorsJohn Mantas, Arie Hasman, Mowafa S. Househ, Parisis Gallos, Emmanouil Zoulias
PublisherIOS Press
Pages474-477
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781643680927
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume272
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Keywords

  • Health Informatics
  • Middle East
  • North Africa
  • Qatar

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