title: Cost-benefit of laboratory computer systems.
abstract: The benefits and costs of a computer laboratory information system have been evaluated in three military hospitals, using a pre- and postimplementation comparison of time spent by laboratory and medical staff on information-handling activities, turnaround time for laboratory results, and staff perceptions of performance. The evaluation indicates that the laboratory information system is very cost-effective. A major benefit is the reduction in nursing staff time required to obtain laboratory test status and results.
mesh_terms: D003201:Computers / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006772:Hospitals, Military / Q000191:economics; D007256:Information Systems; D007753:Laboratories / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008331:Management Information Systems; D014481:United States