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The real costs of computerisation.

A Spours1

  • 1Wirral NHS Hospital Trust.

Health Services Management
|May 8, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Information technology (IT) in hospitals can seem costly. However, successful IT implementation shows significant returns through improved patient care and cost benefits, justifying the investment.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Management
  • Information Systems in Healthcare

Background:

  • Healthcare organizations, particularly within the National Health Service (NHS), often perceive high costs associated with Information Technology (IT) investments.
  • This perception can act as a barrier to the adoption and implementation of beneficial IT systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To challenge the perception of IT as solely a cost center in the NHS hospital environment.
  • To demonstrate that IT investments yield significant returns on investment (ROI) through improved patient care and operational efficiencies.

Main Methods:

  • Case study analysis of a successful IT system implementation at Wirral Hospital NHS Trust.
  • Qualitative assessment of cost benefits and improvements in care delivery post-implementation.

Main Results:

  • The implementation of an IT system at Wirral Hospital NHS Trust proved successful.
  • IT costs should be evaluated against tangible cost benefits and enhanced patient care outcomes.
  • Significant returns on IT investment are achievable through improved healthcare delivery.

Conclusions:

  • IT systems offer substantial value in NHS hospitals beyond initial cost figures.
  • A shift in perspective is needed to view IT as a strategic investment yielding improved patient care and financial benefits.

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