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Information technology applications in quality assurance and quality improvement, Part II
1Clinical Management Information Center, Harvard Community Health Plan, Brookline, MA.
The Joint Commission Journal on Quality Improvement
|October 1, 1993
Summary
Information technologies can measure and improve health care quality. This review identifies current, emerging, and potential technologies in medical informatics and quality improvement.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Medical Informatics
- Quality Improvement Science
Background:
- Measuring and improving health care quality is a critical objective.
- Information technology (IT) offers significant potential to advance quality initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and identify information technologies applicable to health care quality measurement and improvement.
- To synthesize findings from medical informatics, quality assurance, and quality improvement literature.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of recent publications.
- Analysis of information technologies in quality assurance and improvement.
- Identification of current, emerging, and potential IT applications.
Main Results:
- Numerous IT applications are currently used or under development for health care quality.
- Emerging technologies show promise for more sophisticated quality measurement and feedback.
- Potential future technologies could further transform quality improvement efforts.
Conclusions:
- Information technology is integral to modern health care quality efforts.
- Continued research and adoption of IT are essential for advancing health care quality.
- A comprehensive understanding of IT's role is crucial for stakeholders.