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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Business Process Management
  • Healthcare Systems Engineering

Background:

  • Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are crucial for healthcare transformation but require process optimization for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Business Process Management (BPM) offers systematic methods to enhance process effectiveness, efficiency, and flexibility in various domains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a conceptual model linking EHR and BPM domains for improved EHR-mediated processes.
  • To demonstrate the practical application of BPM in EHRs through prototype modules.
  • To advocate for process-aware EHRs to leverage BPM principles.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a conceptual model integrating EHR productivity and negative feedback control with BPM.
  • Description of two prototype modules demonstrating EHR-BPM integration.
  • Argumentation for EHRs to adopt process-awareness.

Main Results:

  • A conceptual framework connecting EHRs and BPM is established.
  • Two prototype modules illustrate the integration of BPM techniques within EHR systems.
  • The study highlights the necessity for EHRs to become more process-aware.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic integration of BPM techniques can significantly improve EHR effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction.
  • Future clinical groupware will likely combine modular EHR components with executable process models, optimized by BPM.
  • Adopting BPM principles is essential for EHRs to realize their full potential in transforming healthcare delivery.