Farahnaz Sadoughi; Masoumeh Khoshkam; Sayedeh Raziyeh Farahi
Volume 9, Issue 3 , May and June 2012
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Introduction: Hospital information systems (HISs) are computerized systems used as electronic tools for managing patient information. Usability is necessity for the success and acceptability of HISs and can enhance the quality of provided care. This study aimed to evaluate the usability of HISs in Hospitals ...
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Introduction: Hospital information systems (HISs) are computerized systems used as electronic tools for managing patient information. Usability is necessity for the success and acceptability of HISs and can enhance the quality of provided care. This study aimed to evaluate the usability of HISs in Hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (Iran). Methods: This descriptive, analytical study was conducted in 2010. The population consisted of 110 users of HISs in 1 general and 2 specialized hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Simple random sampling was used to select the interviewees. Data was collected by Bhattacharjee's usability scale which includes usability, continued intention to use HIS, perceived usefulness and benefits, and user satisfaction. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman's correlation coefficient in SPSS. Results: More than two-thirds of the users (71.8%) were satisfied with HISs. In addition, 64.2% of the users had the intention to continue using the system and 78.0% of them had perceived the benefits of HIS and believed in its usefulness. However, the system could meet the needs and expectations of only 59.8% of users. Significant correlations existed between system efficiency and intention to continue using the system (P = 0.001), between intention to continue using the system and perceived usefulness (P = 0.001), and between user expectations and perceived usefulness (P = 0.001). Conclusion: User satisfaction, perceived usefulness, meeting user expectations, and intention to continue using the system are distinguished indices to determine the success or failure of HISs. The results indicated that hospitals affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were successful in implementing HIS and improving productivity. Since HIS assessment is conducted to modify the system, it is necessary to further evaluate HIS and focus on the problems that lead to dissatisfaction. Keywords: Usability; Perceived Usefulness; User Expectations; Evaluation; Hospital Information System.
Faezeh Akhlaghi; Mohammad Hossein Yarmohammadian; Masumeh Khoshgam; Nooshin Mohebbi
Volume 8, Issue 5 , November and December 2011
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Introduction: Quality in higher education requires assessment and judgment of goals and strategies, executive policies, operational processes, products and outcomes. The context, input, process, and product (CIPP) model is a comprehensive perspective to determine, obtain and prepare. It always tries ...
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Introduction: Quality in higher education requires assessment and judgment of goals and strategies, executive policies, operational processes, products and outcomes. The context, input, process, and product (CIPP) model is a comprehensive perspective to determine, obtain and prepare. It always tries to provide information in order to make the best decisions related to context, input, process and product. This study aimed to evaluate the Master's course of Medical Records Education using CIPP pattern. Methods: This applied, descriptive, evaluative research was conducted at four Iranian universities of medical sciences in 2010. Statistical population included five sub-populations of group managers, faculty members, students, graduates and librarians (n = 140). Five researcher-developed questionnaires based on Likert rating scale were used for data collection among the five subgroups. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient formula was used to determine the reliability of the questionnaires (α = 0.74, α = 0.93, α = 0.89, α = 0.95 and α = 0.95, for the abovementioned subgroups, respectively). Content and face validity of the questionnaires were also assessed by reliable scientific textbooks and viewpoints of experts and professors. Finally, data analysis was done through descriptive statistics and SPSS. Results: Maximum level of desirability belonged to faculty members (4.84) in the field of input (human resources). Minimum level of desirability was seen for budget (2.50) in the field of input (financial). Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that the continuous evaluation of medical records groups and medical records education courses would determine the strengths and weaknesses of the programs and improve their quality. Keywords: Evaluation; CIPP Model; Training Programs; Quality.
