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Matthieu Schuers1, Mehr B Joulakian1, Nicolas Griffon1
1Department of Biomedical Informatics, Rouen University Hospital, Rouen Cedex, France.
Computerizing laboratory and radiology information systems (LIS and RIS) impacts hospital performance and quality of care. This study identified key indicators to assess these impacts, aiding future quality improvement efforts.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Hospital Administration
- Information Systems Management
Background:
- The impact of computerizing laboratory and radiology information systems (LIS and RIS) on healthcare performance and quality is not well-documented.
- Hospitals increasingly rely on integrated information systems for operational efficiency and patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of LIS and RIS computerization on hospital performance and quality of care.
- To identify and validate indicators for assessing the effects of information system implementation.
Main Methods:
- The study involved describing subprocesses and information flows of LIS and RIS across four hospitals.
- A literature review identified potential indicators for assessing computerization impact.
- Process mapping and comparative analysis between hospitals were used to select relevant indicators.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive review identified numerous indicators, with 41 deemed useful for assessing information system impact.
- Relevant indicators were selected based on process mapping and comparative analysis between hospitals.
- The study established a framework for selecting indicators to evaluate LIS and RIS computerization.
Conclusions:
- Validated indicators can effectively assess the impact of LIS and RIS computerization on hospital performance and quality.
- These indicators can be integrated into hospital information system quality management processes.
- Further comparative analyses are needed to fully complete the evaluation.
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