Comparative Review of Research on Health Information Technology in Biomedical Informatics and Human-Computer Interaction

2019 ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Sunyoung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Computer Interaction ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Biomedical Informatics ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
Computer Interaction

A comparative review of patient safety initiatives for national health information technology

2013 ◽  
Vol 82 (5) ◽  
pp. e139-e148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farah Magrabi ◽  
Jos Aarts ◽  
Christian Nohr ◽  
Maureen Baker ◽  
Stuart Harrison ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
National Health ◽  
Comparative Review

scholarly journals Human Factors and Health Information Technology: Current Challenges and Future Directions

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (01) ◽  
pp. 58-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. G. Kannampallil ◽  
V. L. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Medication Errors ◽  
Biomedical Informatics ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Clinical Workflow ◽  
Federal Mandates ◽  
Care Systems

Summary Objectives: Recent federal mandates and incentives have spurred the rapid growth, development and adoption of health information technology (HIT). While providing significant benefits for better data integration, organization, and availability, recent reports have raised questions regarding their potential to cause medication errors, decreased clinician performance, and lowered efficiency. The goal of this survey article is to (a) examine the theoretical and foundational models of human factors and ergonomics (HFE) that are being advocated for achieving patient safety and quality, and their use in the evaluation of health-care systems; (b) and the potential for macroergonomic HFE approaches within the context of current research in biomedical informatics. Methods: We reviewed literature (2007-2013) on the use of HFE approaches in healthcare settings, from databases such as Pubmed, CINAHL, and Cochran. Results: Based on the review, we discuss the systems-oriented models, their use in the evaluation of HIT, and examples of their use in the evaluation of EHR systems, clinical workflow processes, and medication errors. We also discuss the opportunities for better integrating HFE methods within biomedical informatics research and its potential advantages. Conclusions: The use of HFE methods is still in its infancy - better integration of HFE within the design lifecycle, and quality improvement efforts can further the ability of informatics researchers to address the key concerns regarding the complexity in clinical settings and develop HIT solutions that are designed within the social fabric of the considered setting.

scholarly journals Unintended consequences of health information technology: A need for biomedical informatics

2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 828-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elmer V. Bernstam ◽  
William R. Hersh ◽  
Ida Sim ◽  
David Eichmann ◽  
Jonathan C. Silverstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Biomedical Informatics ◽  
Unintended Consequences

scholarly journals What it means to be a woman in the field of biomedical informatics: exploring the lived experiences of women managers in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raniah N Aldekhyyel ◽  
Jwaher A Almulhem ◽  
Samar Binkheder ◽  
Ruaim A Muaygil ◽  
Shahad N Aldekhyyel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Women Managers ◽  
Biomedical Informatics ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Technology Tools ◽  
Experiences Of Women

Abstract Objective Although women in the field of biomedical informatics (BMI) are part of a golden era, little is known about their lived experiences as informaticians. Guided by feminist standpoint theory, this study aims to understand the impact of social change in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia- in the form of new policies supporting women and health technological advancements—in the field of BMI and its women informaticians. Materials and Methods We conducted semistructured telephone interviews with 7 women managers in the field of BMI, identified through LinkedIn. We analyzed interview transcripts to generate themes about their lived experiences, how they perceived health information technology tools, identified challenges that may hinder the advancement of the field, and explored the future of BMI from their perspectives. During our analysis, we utilized a feminist theoretical approach. Results Women managers in the field of BMI shared similar experiences and perspectives. Our analysis generated 10 themes: (1) career beginning, (2) opportunities given, (3) career achievements, (4) gender-based experiences, (5) meaning of BMI, (6) meaning of health information technology tools, (7) challenges, (8) overcoming challenges, (9) future and hopes, and (10) meaning of “2030 Saudi vision.” Early in their careers, participants experienced limited opportunities and misperceptions in understanding what the field of informatics represents. Participants did not feel that gender was an issue, despite what feminist theory would have predicted. Conclusions Recognizing the lived experiences of women in the field of BMI contributes to our collective understanding of how these experiences may enhance our knowledge of the field.

scholarly journals Health and Biomedical Informatics: Opportunities and Challenges for a Twenty-First Century Profession and its Education

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 157-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Hersh
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Biomedical Informatics ◽  
First Century ◽  
Optimal Organization ◽  
Widespread Adoption ◽  
The World ◽  
Twenty First Century ◽  
Value Of Health

Summary Objectives Characterize the health and biomedical informatics workforce, its professionalization, and its education. MethodsLiterature review and analysis. Results Although the value of health information technology is increasingly well-documented, there are still barriers to its widespread adoption around the world. One of those barriers is a well-defined and competent workforce for developing, evaluating, and implementing systems. There are plenty of opportunities in health and biomedical informatics, yet there also is still much that we do not know about this workforce and its education. Conclusions Continued efforts must be made to characterize and understand the optimal organization and education of this workforce.

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