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Aspects of integration in HIS
1Kommunedata, Ballerup, Denmark.
International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Hospital information systems (HIS) integration is crucial and categorized into five types: technical, user interface, data, semantic, and functional. Understanding these integration types is key for developing open HIS and advancing standardization.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Information Systems Engineering
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Effective hospital information systems (HIS) rely heavily on seamless integration.
- Lack of standardized integration hinders interoperability and efficiency in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize the different types of HIS integration.
- To analyze the advantages, disadvantages, and requirements for each integration type.
- To frame these integration aspects within the context of 'open' HIS and standardization.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and conceptual analysis of HIS integration.
- Categorization of integration into five key types: technical infrastructure, user interface, data, semantic content, and functionality.
- Discussion of implications for open HIS architecture and healthcare data standards.
Main Results:
- Identified five distinct types of HIS integration.
- Detailed the benefits and drawbacks associated with each integration type.
- Highlighted the conditions necessary for successful implementation of each integration type.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive integration across technical, user, data, semantic, and functional domains is vital for modern HIS.
- Adoption of an 'open' HIS approach and adherence to standardization processes are essential for future healthcare information systems.