A systematic approach for analysis and design of secure health information systems

2001 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Blobel ◽  
Francis Roger-France
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Analysis And Design

scholarly journals Health Information Systems: a Survey of Frame-works for Developing Countries

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 25-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.B. Marcelo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Scarce Resources ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Excellent Research ◽  
World Demand ◽  
Constrained Environments

Summary Objectives: The objective of this paper is to perform a survey of excellent research on health information systems (HIS) analysis and design, and their underlying theoretical frameworks. It classifies these frameworks along major themes, and analyzes the different approaches to HIS development that are practical in resource-constrained environments. Method: Literature review based on PubMed citations and conference proceedings, as well as Internet searches on information systems in general, and health information systems in particular. Results: The field of health information systems development has been studied extensively. Despite this, failed implementations are still common. Theoretical frameworks for HIS development are available that can guide implementers. Conclusion: As awareness, acceptance, and demand for health information systems increase globally, the variety of approaches and strategies will also follow. For developing countries with scarce resources, a trial-and-error approach can be very costly. Lessons from the successes and failures of initial HIS implementations have been abstracted into theoretical frameworks. These frameworks organize complex HIS concepts into methodologies that standardize techniques in implementation. As globalization continues to impact healthcare in the developing world, demand for more responsive health systems will become urgent. More comprehensive frameworks and practical tools to guide HIS implementers will be imperative.

Rationale and Design Considerations for a Semantic Mediator in Health Information Systems

1998 ◽  
Vol 37 (04/05) ◽  
pp. 518-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Sauquet ◽  
M.-C. Jaulent ◽  
E. Zapletal ◽  
M. Lavril ◽  
P. Degoulet
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Software Engineering ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Heterogeneous Systems ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Semantic Interoperability ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Current State ◽  
Engineering Environment

AbstractRapid development of community health information networks raises the issue of semantic interoperability between distributed and heterogeneous systems. Indeed, operational health information systems originate from heterogeneous teams of independent developers and have to cooperate in order to exchange data and services. A good cooperation is based on a good understanding of the messages exchanged between the systems. The main issue of semantic interoperability is to ensure that the exchange is not only possible but also meaningful. The main objective of this paper is to analyze semantic interoperability from a software engineering point of view. It describes the principles for the design of a semantic mediator (SM) in the framework of a distributed object manager (DOM). The mediator is itself a component that should allow the exchange of messages independently of languages and platforms. The functional architecture of such a SM is detailed. These principles have been partly applied in the context of the HEllOS object-oriented software engineering environment. The resulting service components are presented with their current state of achievement.

Data Security in Health Information Systems by Applying Software Techniques

1979 ◽  
Vol 18 (04) ◽  
pp. 214-222
Author(s):  
K. Sauter
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Data Security ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Database Systems ◽  
Modern Computer ◽  
Proper Design ◽  
Software Construction ◽  
Organizational Procedures ◽  
Software Measures

The problems encountered in achieving data security within computer-supported information systems increased with the development of modern computer systems. The threats are manifold and have to be met by an appropriate set of hardware precautions, organizational procedures and software measures which are the topic of this paper. Design principles and software construction rules are treated first, since the security power of a system is considerably determined by its proper design. A number of software techniques presented may support security mechanisms ranging from user identification and authentication to access control, auditing and threat monitoring. Encryption is a powerful tool for protecting data during physical storage and transmission as well.Since an increasing number of health information systems with information-integrating functions are database-supported, the main issues and terms of database systems and their specific security aspects are summarized in the appendix.

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