Document Type : Original Article(s)
Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
2 Lecturer, Medical Records, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract
Introduction: The goal of health information system is to collect, disseminate and use information for improvement of health care and medical services. The aim of this study was to investigate attitudes of health managers and experts regarding Tabriz University of Medical Sciences health information system. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study, data about routine health information system in Tabriz medical sciences university was collected. The data about all hospitals, district health centers, deputies and faculties statistic units were gathered by a check. Data were analyzed with SPSS-12 statistical package. Results: Statistic unit responsibilities were in 15.6 percent of studied facilities. In 21.9% of offices, the information needs were determined. 9.4% and 71.9 % of facilities receive and send information to other sectors, respectively. In 89.3% of surveyed offices, data were gathered regularly. Data accuracy was controlled in 81.3 percent of facilities. Conclusion: For better policy making, we must create integrated health information system and improve the knowledge and practice of health staff about using health information. Key words: Statistics; Universities; Information System.
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