Hospital information systems: a study of electronic patient records

Authors

  • Pedro Luiz Côrtes University of São Paulo
  • Eliana Golfette de Paula Côrtes Unimed Paulistana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4301/S1807-17752011000100008

Keywords:

Hospital information systems, Patient records, Electronic record

Abstract

The importance of patient records, also known as medical records, is related to different needs and objectives, as they constitute permanent documents on the health of patients. With the advancement of information technologies and systems, patient records can be stored in databases, resulting in a positive impact on patient care. Based on these considerations, a research question that arises is "what are the benefits and problems that can be seen with the use of electronic versions of medical records?" This question leads to the formulation of the following hypothesis: although problems can be identified during the process of using electronic record systems, the benefits outweigh the difficulties, thereby justifying their use. To respond to the question and test the presented hypothesis, a research study was developed with users of the same electronic record system, consisting of doctors, nurses, and administrative personnel in three hospitals located in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. The results show that, despite some problems in their usage, the benefits of electronic patient records outweigh possible disadvantages.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Downloads

Published

2011-01-01

Issue

Section

nd1668072835

How to Cite

Hospital information systems: a study of electronic patient records . (2011). Journal of Information Systems and Technology Management, 8(1), 131-154. https://doi.org/10.4301/S1807-17752011000100008