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Trends in health information systems technology

E G Nold1

  • 1Owen Healthcare, Inc., Columbia Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital and Medical Center, IL 60461, USA.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP : Official Journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Future health information systems will integrate patient-centered computing, moving beyond charge capture to a continuum of care. This evolution necessitates pharmacists adapting to new technologies like the computer-based patient record (CPR).

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Information Technology in Healthcare
  • Computer Science Applications

Background:

  • Current health information systems often focus on administrative tasks rather than patient care.
  • The increasing digitization of healthcare necessitates a re-evaluation of information system design.
  • Technological advancements are outpacing the integration of health information systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe major trends in health information systems technology.
  • To highlight the shift towards integrated, patient-centered computing.
  • To emphasize the implications of these trends for healthcare professionals, particularly pharmacists.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of current and emerging trends in health information systems technology.

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  • Review of architectural shifts towards client-server models and increased network capacity.
  • Examination of the drivers for adopting new technologies, such as economic changes and the need for integrated patient records.

    • Main Results:

    • The new paradigm is integrated, patient-centered computing, designed around the continuum of care.
    • Future patient information needs will extend beyond health systems to workplaces and homes.
    • Adoption of client-server architecture, high-speed data transmission, and nationwide computing standards are expected.
    • Physician order-entry systems and the computer-based patient record (CPR) are becoming essential for integrated health systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Health information systems are evolving towards comprehensive, patient-focused platforms.
    • The widespread adoption of the computer-based patient record (CPR) is crucial for true system integration.
    • Pharmacists must innovate and adapt to these significant technological shifts in healthcare.