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.

Security in Health Information Systems

2008 ◽  
pp. 1759-1765
Author(s):  
Christina Ilioudi ◽  
Athina A. 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.

Assessment and adoption of web-based health information systems

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tugrul U. Daim ◽  
Leong Chan ◽  
Muhammad Amer ◽  
Fahad Aldhaban
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Web Based

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.

Open Source Software

2010 ◽  
pp. 410-422
Author(s):  
David Parry ◽  
Emma Parry ◽  
Phurb Dorj ◽  
Peter Stone
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Health Providers ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Health Project

The global burden of disease falls most heavily on people in developing countries. Few resources for healthcare, geographical and infrastructure issues, lack of trained staff, language and cultural diversity and political instability all affect the ability of health providers to support effective and efficient healthcare. Health information systems are a key aspect of improving healthcare, but existing systems are often expensive and unsuitable. Open source software appears to be a promising avenue for quickly and cheaply introducing health information systems that are appropriate for developing nations. This article describes some aspects of open source e-health software that are particularly relevant to developing nations, issues and problems that may arise and suggests some future areas for research and action. Suggestions for critical success factors are included. Much of the discussion will be related to a case study of a training and e-health project, currently running in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.

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.

Telemedicine and Collaborative Health Information Systems (Telemedizin und Kollaborative Gesundheitsinformationssysteme)

2006 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans-Ulrich Prokosch ◽  
Thomas Ganslandt ◽  
Roxana Corina Dumitru ◽  
Frank Ückert
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Patient Empowerment ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Electronic Patient Records ◽  
Health Telematics ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Recent Trends

SummaryIn this paper two major tasks of health telematics are identified: telemedicine to support the physicians and collaborative health information systems additionally incorporating the patient. In the field of telemedicine, exemplary scenarios of teleconsultation/teletherapy but also the creation of joint electronic patient records by several healthcare providers are described in detail and analysed. Those are teleradiology, telepathology, and telesurgery. On the other side, collaborative health information systems provide several means to actively incorporate the empowered patient in the care process. We illustrate the approach of sharing a patient's electronic medical record with the patient and distinguish it from alternative approaches, such as email communications between patients and doctors or patient empowerment through web-based information services. For all such applications, recent trends in research and implementation are analysed and the technological as well as legal requirements are discussed.

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.

scholarly journals HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORTED BY MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES: A NEW TREND

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Economic Impact ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Data Retrieval ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Literature Analysis

Information systems have been standing out and constantly evolving due to changes and the economic impact they produce on organizations and society, and also due to the evolution of information technology itself. These systems are made up of a structure capable of guaranteeing the collection and transformation of data into information, and the involvement of professionals in processes of selection, collection, classification, storage, analysis, dissemination and data retrieval is essential. Mobile technologies offer support so that information systems can be implemented and used more efficiently and quickly, but there are many obstacles, such as the unavailability of technological resources by a large part of the population, difficulties in accessing and connecting, among others. The methodology used to carry out this study was the bibliographical research through literature analysis of scientific articles and other texts. It was concluded that health information systems and mobile technologies tend to conquer more space each day, as they provide more agility and quality in health services, but it is still necessary to improve the population's access to these technological resources.

Accountability, Beneficence, and Self-Determination

2010 ◽  
pp. 274-286
Author(s):  
Tina Saryeddine
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Informatics ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Ethical Problems ◽  
Accountability For Reasonableness

Existing literature often addresses the ethical problems posed by health informatics. Instead of this problem-based approach, this chapter explores the ethical benefits of health information systems in an attempt to answer the question “can health information systems make organizations more accountable, beneficent, and more responsive to a patient’s right to self determination?” It does so by unpacking the accountability for reasonableness framework in ethical decision making and the concepts of beneficence and self-determination. The framework and the concepts are discussed in light of four commonly used health information systems, namely: Web-based publicly accessible inventories of services; Web-based patient education; telemedicine; and the electronic medical record. The objective of this chapter is to discuss the ethical principles that health information systems actually help to achieve, with a view to enabling researchers, clinicians, and managers make the case for the development and maintenance of these systems in a client-centered fashion.

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