Mehrnoosh Shahmoradi; Seyed Mohammad Firoozabadi; Niloofar Mohammadzadeh
Volume 13, Issue 4 , November 2016, , Pages 253-259
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Introduction: Biochemistry laboratories provide important information about the health status of people for clinical interventions and decisions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the data elements of biochemistry laboratory information systems, measure their values, and determine the local minimum ...
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Introduction: Biochemistry laboratories provide important information about the health status of people for clinical interventions and decisions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the data elements of biochemistry laboratory information systems, measure their values, and determine the local minimum dataset (MDS) for designing these systems.Methods: A descriptive-analytical survey was used in this study. The statistical population of this research was hospital and non-hospital biochemistry laboratories in Isfahan city, Iran, and sampling was carried out using the convenient sampling method. The research tools were a checklist and a questionnaire with confirmed validity. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-sample t, independent t, Friedman and Leven tests via SPSS21 software.Results: The average utilization of the standard data elements in non-hospital and hospital biochemistry laboratory information systems were 61.7% and 61.2%, respectively. The minimum utilization of the standard elements was in the identity information section, physicians and referring centers information sections; and the maximum utilization of the standards was in the accounting section. Some data elements had high value, but had not been considered in the laboratory information systems and some of the current data elements used in the laboratory information systems had low values.Conclusion: Despite the widespread use of the biochemistry laboratory information systems in Iran, the required minimum dataset and international standards have not been considered in their design. Because of the different applications of these systems, using a local minimum dataset for designing these systems is very important.
Mahboubeh Eslami; Seyed Mohammad FiroozAbadi; Elaheh HomayonVala
Volume 12, Issue 5 , October 2015, , Pages 567-574
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Introduction: Choosing the right type of device is important to support users of Health Information Systems. In addition to cost, durability and simplicity, staffing levels and hospital workflows affect in the selected. The purpose of this study was to identify the preferences of users in device selection.Methods: ...
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Introduction: Choosing the right type of device is important to support users of Health Information Systems. In addition to cost, durability and simplicity, staffing levels and hospital workflows affect in the selected. The purpose of this study was to identify the preferences of users in device selection.Methods: This applied research with qualitative method, Focus group, was conducted in 2014. Population research is users of HIS. They have been divided into three distinct groups based on their computer skills and medical knowledge. The sixteen users were invited to three focus group meetings and have been asked to explain their criteria for selection of the device. Questionnaires were also used in order to compare the results of discussions quantitatively. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were confirmed by Cronbach's alpha (0.86). The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.Results: The mean response of participants shows that end-users with high level of medical knowledge and computer skills, prefer to use tablets (3.75) and then PCs(3.67). Medical staff without computer skills selected tablets(4), workstation on wheels (WOW)(2.5), wall mounted workstation(2.5) and PCs (2.25). Ultimately members with skills in using the computer and lack of medical knowledge, selected PCs (3.37), tablets(3.29), Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) (3.17), wall mounted workstation(4.2) and WOW(2.67).Conclusion: This study showed that the best device for the medical staff is Tablet and PC is the best device for administrative staff.
