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Exploring the functions of World Wide Web-based electronic medical record systems
1Children's Hospital Informatics Program, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
M.D. Computing : Computers in Medical Practice
|July 1, 1996
Summary
This study introduces a framework and metric for classifying and comparing World Wide Web-based electronic medical record systems. This aids in understanding how different systems meet specific healthcare needs.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Information Systems
- Digital Health
Background:
- Growing number of publications on World Wide Web-based electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Need for systematic comparison of these EMR systems to understand their functionalities.
- Importance of evaluating how EMR systems support specific clinical and administrative needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a classification framework for Web-based EMR systems.
- To create a metric for comparing these EMR systems.
- To provide a structured approach for evaluating EMR system implementations.
Main Methods:
- Development of a conceptual framework for EMR system classification.
- Definition of a coarse metric for comparative analysis.
- Analysis of existing literature on Web-based EMR implementations.
Main Results:
- A novel framework for categorizing Web-based EMR systems has been established.
- A metric has been proposed to facilitate the comparison of different EMR systems.
- The study provides a basis for evaluating the suitability of EMR systems for diverse requirements.
Conclusions:
- The proposed framework and metric offer a standardized method for assessing Web-based EMR systems.
- This approach can guide healthcare providers in selecting appropriate EMR solutions.
- Further research can refine this classification and comparison methodology for broader application.