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  • Health Informatics
  • Cloud Computing Applications
  • Information Systems Management

Background:

  • The global healthcare industry is rapidly integrating health information technology.
  • Cloud computing presents a viable platform for achieving eHealth objectives.
  • Electronic health record systems are a primary focus within health IT.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and evaluate the advantages and limitations of implementing health information systems within a cloud computing context.
  • To identify key benefits and challenges associated with cloud-based health information systems.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was conducted in 2016.
  • Searches were performed across major scientific databases including Science Direct, Scopus, Web of Science, IEEE, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
  • 21 articles were selected for final analysis from an initial pool of 308.

Main Results:

  • Cloud computing is widely recognized as beneficial for advancing health technology.
  • Key advantages include economic benefits and improved information management.
  • Primary limitations encompass security, legal, technical, and human restrictions.

Conclusions:

  • Cloud-based health information systems offer substantial advantages, particularly in economics and data management.
  • Addressing security, legal, technical, and human limitations is crucial for successful implementation.
  • Future research should focus on developing mechanisms and solutions for these identified challenges to aid healthcare decision-makers.