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Harnessing IT systems to support patient care: good practice
B Webb1, S Williamson, C A Ashby
1Northampton Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|June 8, 1999
Summary
Implementing health information technology faces clinician resistance and cost barriers. Effective IT use improves patient care delivery and documentation, benefiting patients significantly.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Technology Implementation
- Clinical Information Systems
Background:
- Healthcare information management and technology adoption have been long-standing goals.
- Successful implementation is often hindered by clinician resistance and financial concerns.
Observation:
- This article examines the root causes of implementation challenges in healthcare settings.
- It focuses on the obstacles encountered by healthcare trusts in adopting new technologies.
Findings:
- Identifies clinician resistance and perceived financial constraints as primary barriers.
- Explores the underlying reasons contributing to these implementation difficulties.
Implications:
- Highlights the substantial patient benefits derived from effective information technology (IT) use.
- Emphasizes the positive impact of IT on patient care delivery and documentation processes.