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Bad health informatics can kill--is evaluation the answer?

E Ammenwerth, N T Shaw

    Methods of Information in Medicine
    |March 22, 2005
    PubMed
    Summary

    Information and communication technology (ICT) in healthcare presents opportunities and risks. Continuous ICT evaluation throughout its lifecycle is crucial for identifying and mitigating hazards, enhancing patient care quality, though further research is needed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Information Technology in Healthcare
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • The integration of modern information and communication technology (ICT) into healthcare offers significant potential for improving services.
    • However, the adoption of ICT in healthcare also introduces inherent risks and potential hazards that require careful consideration.

    Discussion:

    • This study provides an overview of common hazards encountered with ICT in healthcare settings.
    • It explores how systematic ICT evaluation can serve as a viable solution to these challenges.

    Key Insights:

    • Failures and problems associated with ICT in healthcare were analyzed, with examples compiled and made accessible online.
    • Systematic, continuous evaluation of ICT quality and impact across its lifecycle is proposed as a method to detect and prevent hazards.

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    Outlook:

    • Implementing comprehensive ICT evaluation strategies can support higher quality patient care.
    • Empirical studies are necessary to validate the effectiveness of ICT evaluation in mitigating healthcare risks.