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Clinical information systems: 25-year history and the future.

O G Kennedy1, G M Davis, S Heda

  • 1Kennedy Group, Inc. Chicago, IL 60610.

Journal of the Society for Health Systems
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Clinical information systems (CIS) lag behind healthcare needs due to a historical focus on financial data. Future CIS must prioritize clinical data to aid patient care and quality monitoring.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Information Systems
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Clinical information systems (CIS) have not kept pace with the increasing demand for clinical data.
  • The historical focus of the healthcare industry on financial information processing has limited CIS advancement.
  • Growing pressure exists to utilize clinical data for patient care and quality indicator monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the historical development of clinical information systems.
  • To identify and discuss key challenges and considerations for future clinical information systems.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of the history and evolution of clinical information systems.
  • Analysis of current trends and pressures influencing the development of healthcare IT.
  • Identification of critical issues for future CIS design and implementation.

Main Results:

  • Past CIS development was largely driven by financial, not clinical, needs.
  • There is a significant and increasing need for CIS to support direct patient care.
  • The establishment and monitoring of quality of care indicators are key drivers for advanced CIS.

Conclusions:

  • Future clinical information systems require a paradigm shift towards prioritizing clinical data.
  • Addressing the identified key issues is crucial for the successful evolution of CIS.
  • Enhanced CIS are essential for improving patient care delivery and healthcare quality.

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