title: Informatics tools for meeting information and communication needs related to interdisciplinary research competency development.
abstract: We conducted focus groups with junior investigators to assess their information and communication needs related to interdisciplinary research competency development and to identify the potential for informatics tools to assist in meeting these needs. Thematic analysis suggests that Wikis, web-based profiles, and digital portfolios might be useful.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University, NY, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Suzanne
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bakken
authors.forename: Po-Yin
authors.initials: PY
authors.lastname: Yen
authors.forename: Chunhua
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Weng
mesh_terms: D006126:Group Processes; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008490:Medical Informatics / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009518:New York; D011361:Professional Competence; D012106:Research; D014481:United States