Evaluating health information systems: An assessment of frameworks

1997 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohan Jayasuriya
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Information ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Finite Amount ◽  
Positivist Approach

The rapid increase in investments for computerised systems is a major concern for all health organisations. Questions about these investments arise as information technologyis only one of the areas that are competing for a finite amount of resources. There is also some concern that some of the failures of information technology would have been detected if proper evaluation of information systems were conducted. The state of the art of evaluating information systems shows changes from a very positivist approach tomore comprehensive approaches that would incorporate multiple methods. This paperpresents an assessment of the techniques and methods for information systems evaluation, followed by an application to a case study in community health to illustrate the value of the contextualist approach to evaluation. The paper argues for the use of longitudinal, contextualist approaches to information systems evaluation if decision-makers seek to improve the situation of information systems in the health industry.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE HEALTH MEDICAL RECORD BIROBULI PALU

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melda Mayapia ◽  
Andi Reza Alief Chairin Nor ◽  
Mufida Kamaludin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Medical Record ◽  
Community Health Centers ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Health Centers

ABSTRACT At this time, information technology is one of technology that is growing rapidly, with the advancement of information technology, data or information that provided can be fast to access, efficient and accurate. For example the results of advances in information technology is the development of the Internet network that allows all mankind worldwide using data provided or connected in the network together, meanwhile for Community Health Centers of Birobuli, data entry system still done manually, only BPJS already using a computerized system, so this study aims to determine the evaluation of health information systems at Community Health Centers of Birobuli Palu in medical record room.The method that used is qualitative, qualitative sense is depth research on employee community health center about training, processing SIK, activities program and benefits as well as developments SIK in community health centers of Birobuli Palu. The number of informants that used was 7 people of one key informant, three informant regular and three additional informants. The analysis of data using analytical approach (analysis content) with the matrix technique where the information was obtained on though in the table. It refers that input (for an educational background in the medical record average DIII of Public Health and for training of SIK at the community health center have never done the training because which provide training was from the Department of Health. Process (in data processing is done in two ways: manually and computerized, with a network system used is a LAN network, and for the delivery of report conducted by the online system and manual system). Output (many benefits of SIK for community health centers, so that the expected for community health center can immediately apply the SIMPUS program for SIK and provide training to SIK employees).The conclusion of this study is the application of SIMPUS program hasn’t been implemented at the community health center of Birobuli Palu because the community health center employee have never been training that given by the Department of Health. Expected to governments and health authorities can implement and optimize the use of SIK adequately in order to achieve maximum health services Keywords: Input, Process, Output, Health information systems

Security in Health Information Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Christina Ilioudi ◽  
Athina Lazakidou
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Health Plans ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Vital Component ◽  
Multiple Health

The development of Internet technology and Web-based applications made health information more accessible than ever before from many locations by multiple health providers and health plans. In this chapter, security in health information systems is put into perspective. The further penetration of information technology into healthcare is discussed, and it is concluded that information systems have already become a vital component, not only for the logistics of the healthcare institution but also for the rendering of care and cure.

Utilisation of Health Information Systems for Service Delivery in the Namibian Environment

2016 ◽  
pp. 169-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Karon
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Public Healthcare ◽  
Portable Devices ◽  
The Public

The use of Health Information Systems (HIS) is considered to be a major contributing factor to healthcare service delivery. However, the utilisation of HIS which includes use and management is critically challenging in the public health sector in many developing countries. The manifestation of the challenges results in poor service delivery, which includes patient deaths. This is the main motivation for this study, to investigate how HIS can be used to improve service delivering in the hospitals from developing countries perspective. The study was carried out in Namibia, using two hospitals in the public healthcare. The study adopted the qualitative case study. The study revealed that the use of parallel systems, lack of systems integration, lack of portable devices and users' incompetency are some of the factors which impact the use and management of HIS in hospitals.

A Case Study of Health Information Systems Adoption

2011 ◽  
pp. 164-184
Author(s):  
Dana Schwieger ◽  
Arlyn Melcher ◽  
Ranganathan Chandreasekaran ◽  
H. Joseph Wen
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Medical Organization ◽  
Adaptive Structuration Theory ◽  
Complex Interactions ◽  
Adaptive Structuration

Adaptive structuration theory (AST) is rapidly becoming an important theoretical paradigm for comprehending the impact of advanced information technologies. In this chapter, a modified AST model was designed to illustrate the changing interrelationships among the variables affecting the adoption and application of a new technology into a medical organization setting. Using findings from a case study conducted over a 10-month period, the authors apply the case to the model to illustrate the complex interactions between medical billing technology and organizational processes. As the organization attempted to install and implement the new system, it found that in order to maintain daily operations, it would have to modify and adapt several aspects of the organization, technology and operations. As the system was slowly integrated into operations and the organization’s needs evolved through the adaptation process, the study, in turn, found that different iterations of the model could emphasize different structures. The case illustrated that the capacity to manage health information systems (HIS) often requires the organization to prioritize its needs and focus its energies on a critical structure while temporarily disregarding others until the primary healthcare processes are under control.

The Health Informatics Professional

2012 ◽  
pp. 120-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith Lui
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Health Service Delivery ◽  
Scientific Field ◽  
Domain Experts

Health informatics (HI) is an increasingly important discipline to healthcare. HI is the scientific field concerned with improving how information in healthcare is captured, used, and managed. Developments in HI have streamlined and improved the efficacy of health service delivery, ranging from administration to bedside care to telehealth. Anecdotally, one observes that the paradigm of health domain experts working with information technology (IT) domain experts still produces health information systems that fail or do not work adequately; thus, there is a need for individuals knowledgeable in both information methods/tools and health. HI is a very broad discipline, but demonstrates features of a profession that set it apart from conventional IT or computer science; one notes different aspects of knowledge and skill and an ethos that is more aligned with that of health. This chapter provides an overview of HI, introducing the concepts of HI, its history, and how it relates to the skills, knowledge and attitudes of the emerging HI professional. HI is changing how healthcare is delivered and HI professionals are a part of that process. There are a range of roles these individuals fill, with some overlap with more established positions, such as health information managers. Despite the emergence of the HI profession, there are hurdles to overcome in terms of consistent education and registration or accreditation/credentialing.

scholarly journals Big Data and Smart Health Strategies: Findings from the Health Information Systems Perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (01) ◽  
pp. 125-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Cuggia ◽  
L. Toubiana ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Health Information Exchange ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Systems Perspective ◽  
Smart Health ◽  
The Impact

Summary Objectives: To summarize excellent current research in the field of Health Information Systems. Method: Creation of a synopsis of the articles selected for the 2014 edition of the IMIA Yearbook. Results: Four papers from international peer reviewed journals were selected and are summarized. Conclusions: Selected articles illustrate current research regarding the impact and the evaluation of health information technology and the latest developments in health information exchange.

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