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Hospital information system survey in qatar
Rashid Al-Ali1, Shane Reti, Henry Feldman
1Sidra Medical and Research Center, Qatar.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 8, 2013
Summary
This study surveyed Qatar
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Technology in Healthcare
- Middle Eastern Healthcare Systems
Background:
- Healthcare quality and safety are improved by health information technology.
- Qatar is developing an advanced e-health infrastructure.
- A baseline assessment is crucial for evaluating e-health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To qualitatively assess Hospital Information Systems (HIS) in Qatar.
- To describe the current state of HIS adoption.
- To establish a baseline for HIS readiness and implementation in Qatar.
Main Methods:
- Conducted the first campus-wide survey of HIS.
- Included large public and private hospitals in Qatar.
- Qualitative assessment of current HIS status.
Main Results:
- Presents the first published survey of HIS in Qatar.
- Establishes a baseline for HIS in the region.
- Provides insights into Qatar's HIS landscape.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a foundational understanding of HIS in Qatar.
- This baseline is essential for future strategic planning and performance measurement.
- Highlights Qatar's progress in e-health infrastructure development.
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