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HIS priorities in developing countries

L Amado Espinosa1

  • 1UAG IIM-HAL AP 1-440, Guadalajara, Jal. Mexico.

International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
|April 1, 1995
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Developing countries need improved information systems to meet global economic demands. Future health information systems (HIS) will leverage PC technology and telecommunications for better integration and physician support.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Information Systems in Developing Economies

Background:

  • Developing countries face challenges in communication infrastructure and IT adoption.
  • Existing Health Information Systems (HIS) primarily serve transactional needs on older platforms.
  • There's a growing demand from physicians for enhanced HIS support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore solutions for developing countries' information system needs.
  • To outline the evolution towards a second generation of HIS.
  • To identify key factors for successful HIS implementation and technology transfer.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current HIS limitations in developing countries.
  • Conceptualization of a next-generation HIS architecture.
  • Identification of roles for international and local organizations.

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Main Results:

  • The current HIS generation is insufficient for evolving economic and medical demands.
  • A new HIS generation requires PC technology, client-server models, and telecommunications.
  • Integration is a key goal for future HIS.

Conclusions:

  • Developing countries require advanced HIS to integrate into the global economy.
  • International collaboration is crucial for technology transfer and HIS development.
  • Future HIS must support clinical activities beyond basic transactions.