Introduction special issue on IT adoption and evaluation in healthcare

This special issue’s coverage truly reflects the spectrum of research areas within Ken Trimmer’s domain. The development of these papers from initial submission also reflects Dr. Trimmer’s ability to aptly match submitted paper to a review team that could insightfully mature the work. This web of scientists coming together in this special issue and in other efforts co-collaborated on elaborated into a collegial force in collectively extending knowledge in the healthcare adoption domain. Healthcare still has major difficulties in implementing e-health successfully. The first paper in this special issue from Junhua Li, Holly Seale, Pradeep Ray, Amina Tariq and C. Raina MacIntyre handles the preparedness for e-health in pandemic situations. With a preparedness framework the authors show a way to maximise e-health benefits. When e-health is adopted it often leads to complex inter-organisational systems. Stefan Schellhammer, Kai Reimers and Stefan Klein show information infrastructures in Australia and Ireland. A cross-case comparison demonstrates that successful standardisation and reliance on proprietary systems not only influences the future of the electronic ordering systems but also shapes emerging information infrastructures in healthcare

The development and implementation of e-health services for the Libyan NHS: case studies of hospitals and clinics in both urban and rural areas

This thesis provides an assessment of the readiness levels within both urban and rural hospitals and clinics in Libya for the implementation of E-health systems. This then enabled the construction of a framework for E-health implementation in the Libyan National Health Service (LNHS). The E-health readiness study assessed how medications were prescribed, how patients were referred, how information communication technology (ICT) was utilised in recording patient records, how healthcare staff were trained to use ICT, and how the ways in which consultations were carried out by healthcare staff. The research was done in five rural clinics and five urban medical centres and focused on the E-health readiness levels of the technology, social attitudes, engagement levels and any other needs that were apparent. Collection of the data was carried out using a mixed methods approach with qualitative interviews and quantitative questionnaires. The study indicated that any IT equipment present was not being utilised for clinical purposes and there was no evidence of any E-health technologies being employed. This implies that the maturity level of the healthcare institutions studied was at level zero in the E-health maturity model used in this thesis. In order for the LNHS to raise its maturity levels for the implementation of E-health systems, it needs to persuade LNHS staff and patients to adopt E-health systems. This can be carried out at a local level throughout the LNHS, though this will need to be coordinated at a national level through training, education and programmes to encourage compliance and providing incentives. In order to move E-health technology usage in the participating Libyan healthcare institutions from Level 0 to Level 2 in the E-health Maturity Model levels, an E-health framework was created that is based on the findings of this research study. The primary aim of the LNHS E-Health Framework is the integration of E-health services for improving the delivery of healthcare within the LNHS. To construct the framework and ensure that it was creditable and applicable, work on it was informed directly by the findings from document analysis, literature review, and expert feedback, in conjunction with the primary research findings presented in Chapter Five. When the LNHS E-Health Framework was compiled there were several things taken into consideration, such as: the abilities of healthcare staff, the needs of healthcare institutions and the existing ICT infrastructure that had been recorded in the E-readiness assessment which was carried out in the healthcare institutions (Chapter 5). The framework also provides proposals for E-health systems based on the infrastructure network that will be developed. The processes addressed are electronic health records, E-consultations, E-prescriptions, E-referrals and E-training. The researcher has received very positive, even enthusiastic, feedback from the LNHS and other officals, and that expect the framework to be further developed and implemented by the LNHS in the near future

ELeRS: A Framework For Scoping E-Learning Research In Healthcare

In recent years, e-learning has tremendously increased the opportunities for different approaches to learning for both individuals and groups, made possible via ICT. Increasingly, universities and institutions are harnessing the capabilities of e-learning and other innovative technological systems to facilitate the education and training of healthcare providers, students, patients/clients, and the public at large. Equally, the continuing education of practicing health professionals through sharing experiences and ideas with colleagues is made possible via access to such ICT facilities. However, although we have progressed much in terms of providing accessibility to health information through the rapid growth of the Internet, the success of e-learning in healthcare comes in isolated areas. This is partly due to the nature and complexity of the health industry which involves a huge number of stakeholders, and the rapidly evolving technology. In addition, the lack of progress may also be partially explained by the lack of a proper structure to guide and scope e-learning research within the complicated health setting. In this paper, we argue the usefulness of a functional framework of e-learning research in the healthcare area. Therefore our aim is not to provide another e-learning literature review. By examining the extensive e-learning literature, with particular focus in the health sector, we propose a user-centered and contextsensitive approach to e-learning research, using a framework modified and adopted from stakeholder theory. The different components of this framework are presented. Future work includes an evaluation of this framework

Analysis on the Types of e-Business of the Healthcare Information Provision Service on the Interne

Objective: To define the healthcare information industry in order to propose a developmental direction for the industry, classify and analyze the healthcare information industry business models, and propose strategic guidelines for development of the healthcare information industry. Methods: A survey was conducted to investigate the private companies that provide healthcare information. For in-depth investigation of the study subjects, they were categorized based on their means of service provision. Open colloquium participation requests were extended to the representative companies, and five opencolloquiums were held. Additional data were obtained through a structured questionnaire investigating the problems and complaints, followed by a discussion on strategies and future plans. Results: Through a review of previous research on internet business model classification, four major model classification systems were chosen and the healthcare information business models were classified. Based on the composite opinions derived from the participating companies, policy guidelines were proposed. Conclusion: It is important to cooperate with experts from each field under governmental supervision and help the general public appreciate the value of healthcare information, thereby achieving the industrialization and development of the health information provision business.OAIID:oai:osos.snu.ac.kr:snu2009-01/102/0000028528/6SEQ:6PERF_CD:SNU2009-01EVAL_ITEM_CD:102USER_ID:0000028528ADJUST_YN:NEMP_ID:A076124DEPT_CD:811CITE_RATE:0FILENAME:29 Analysis of the Types of e-Business of the Healthcare Information.pdfDEPT_NM:간호학과EMAIL:[email protected]_YN:NCONFIRM: