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Hardware issues in the movement to computer-based patient records.

B Bunschoten, B Deming

    Health Data Management
    |January 8, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Healthcare is transitioning to electronic health records (EHRs), requiring providers to select appropriate hardware. This report assesses key hardware trends, including client-server vs. mainframe systems and mobile computing options for EHR implementation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology

    Background:

    • The healthcare industry is increasingly adopting computer-based patient records.
    • Providers face critical decisions regarding hardware selection for electronic health records (EHRs).
    • Key considerations include workstations versus portable devices and system architecture.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an in-depth assessment of hardware trends in healthcare records automation.
    • To analyze the hardware implications of client-server architecture.
    • To evaluate the role of mobile computing in healthcare.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of hardware trends in electronic health record systems.
    • Analysis of client-server architecture and mainframe systems.
    • Assessment of mobile computing technologies like hand-held devices and wireless technology.

    Main Results:

    • Client-server architecture presents specific hardware demands.
    • Mainframe computers continue to play a role in health records automation.
    • Mobile computing, including wireless technology, offers significant potential for healthcare.

    Conclusions:

    • Informed hardware choices are crucial for successful electronic health record implementation.
    • Understanding hardware trends is essential for optimizing healthcare IT infrastructure.
    • Mobile and client-server technologies are shaping the future of health records management.

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