K A Kuhn1, D A Giuse. 1. Institute of Medical Informatics, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany. kuhn@mailer.uni-marburg.de
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Hospital information systems are evolving towards health information systems. This article aims at identifying both proven benefits and critical issues, and at discussing problems and possible solutions. METHODS: Reports on HIS successes and failures were analyzed, and core challenges were identified. These challenges are discussed against state of the art solutions. RESULTS: In spite of demonstrated benefits, there are more severe problems than reports on successes suggest. Among today's core problems are integration, human-computer interaction, socio-technical issues, and support of processes. CONCLUSIONS: Significant efforts of all parties involved in the health care process are needed to improve, implement, and evaluate the concepts described.
OBJECTIVES: Hospital information systems are evolving towards health information systems. This article aims at identifying both proven benefits and critical issues, and at discussing problems and possible solutions. METHODS: Reports on HIS successes and failures were analyzed, and core challenges were identified. These challenges are discussed against state of the art solutions. RESULTS: In spite of demonstrated benefits, there are more severe problems than reports on successes suggest. Among today's core problems are integration, human-computer interaction, socio-technical issues, and support of processes. CONCLUSIONS: Significant efforts of all parties involved in the health care process are needed to improve, implement, and evaluate the concepts described.
Authors: R B Altman; R Balling; J F Brinkley; E Coiera; F Consorti; M A Dhansay; A Geissbuhler; W Hersh; S Y Kwankam; N M Lorenzi; F Martin-Sanchez; G I Mihalas; Y Shahar; K Takabayashi; G Wiederhold Journal: Methods Inf Med Date: 2008 Impact factor: 2.176