Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle East
Background and aim: Since hospital information systems (HISs) are among the most important information systems in the health sector, the present study aimed to shed light upon the situation of HISs in selected countries of the Persian Gulf region to reflect national strategies and activities in th...
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| author | Hamid Moghaddasi Ali Mohammadpour Hamid Bouraghi Amirabbas Azizi Hamzeh Mazaherilaghab |
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| description | Background and aim: Since hospital information systems (HISs) are among the most important information
systems in the health sector, the present study aimed to shed light upon the situation of HISs in selected countries
of the Persian Gulf region to reflect national strategies and activities in the case of HISs.
Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the information about HISs status of the selected countries of
the Persian Gulf region were obtained through approaches including review of national and international
resources. Then, according to aspects included in HIS status, content analysis was performed. Information
obtained from content analysis after several stages of reading, was categorized and then findings, presented.
Results: The findings revealed that the surveyed countries have widely used HISs since the 1980s. HIS use and
development vary to a certain extent. Since the middle of the first decade of the 21st century, Ministry of Health
officials of the studied countries have considered the importance of HIS's integration and creating Electronic
Health Record where, Oman, Bahrain and UAE are among the leading countries.
Conclusion: Since the emergence of HISs in healthcare centers, these countries have employed various
approaches. In any case, in order to avoid wasting important resources, including financial and human ones, the
use of successful experiences of other countries along with the formulation of a comprehensive plan is highly
recommended while considering all HIS aspects, including national and international standards. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-83b9b827e0da40118d287e8e4cdaacbc2022-12-21T16:53:56ZengElectronic PhysicianElectronic Physician2008-58422008-58422018-05-011056829683510.19082/6829Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle EastHamid MoghaddasiAli MohammadpourHamid BouraghiAmirabbas AziziHamzeh MazaherilaghabBackground and aim: Since hospital information systems (HISs) are among the most important information systems in the health sector, the present study aimed to shed light upon the situation of HISs in selected countries of the Persian Gulf region to reflect national strategies and activities in the case of HISs. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, the information about HISs status of the selected countries of the Persian Gulf region were obtained through approaches including review of national and international resources. Then, according to aspects included in HIS status, content analysis was performed. Information obtained from content analysis after several stages of reading, was categorized and then findings, presented. Results: The findings revealed that the surveyed countries have widely used HISs since the 1980s. HIS use and development vary to a certain extent. Since the middle of the first decade of the 21st century, Ministry of Health officials of the studied countries have considered the importance of HIS's integration and creating Electronic Health Record where, Oman, Bahrain and UAE are among the leading countries. Conclusion: Since the emergence of HISs in healthcare centers, these countries have employed various approaches. In any case, in order to avoid wasting important resources, including financial and human ones, the use of successful experiences of other countries along with the formulation of a comprehensive plan is highly recommended while considering all HIS aspects, including national and international standards.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6033126/Information systemsHospital information systems |
| spellingShingle | Hamid Moghaddasi Ali Mohammadpour Hamid Bouraghi Amirabbas Azizi Hamzeh Mazaherilaghab Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle East Electronic Physician Information systems Hospital information systems |
| title | Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle East |
| title_full | Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle East |
| title_fullStr | Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle East |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle East |
| title_short | Hospital Information Systems: The status and approaches in selected countries of the Middle East |
| title_sort | hospital information systems the status and approaches in selected countries of the middle east |
| topic | Information systems Hospital information systems |
| url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6033126/ |
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