EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF HEALTH-CARE INFORMATION-SYSTEMS

Authors
ANDERSON JG AYDIN CE
Citation
Jg. Anderson et Ce. Aydin, EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF HEALTH-CARE INFORMATION-SYSTEMS, International journal of technology assessment in health care, 13(2), 1997, pp. 380-393
Citations number
42
Categorie Soggetti
Public, Environmental & Occupation Heath","Medical Informatics
Journal title
International journal of technology assessment in health care → ACNP
ISSN journal
02664623
Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
380 - 393
Database
ISI
SICI code
0266-4623(1997)13:2<380:ETIOHI>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Evaluating the impact of computer-based medical information systems re quires not only an understanding of computer technology but also an un derstanding of complex social and behavioral processes. This essay dis cusses the need for evaluation of health care information systems, a s et of evaluation questions based on assumptions about the impact of te chnology on organizations, and recommendations for reducing barriers t o the implementation of health care information systems.