CIS: where are we going and what should we demand from industry?
Clinical information systems designed for use in the critical care setting have been available for many years. Yet, despite significant evidence that these systems contribute to patient safety and efficiency of care, they have not achieved widespread use. This paper examines some of the factors responsible for the slow growth in use of clinical information systems in the intensive care unit. We further examine the elements that will be necessary to support widespread adoption of future clinical information systems. We give an outline of functionalities, processes, and standards that users will demand from industry as they develop the information systems of the future.
Frassica
Joseph J
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Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics and Anesthesia, University of Massachusett Medical School, Rm. H5-524, 55 Lake Avenue, North Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
D001292:Attitude to Computers; D003142:Communication; D003199:Computer Systems / Q000592:standards; D003201:Computers / Q000592:standards; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D007221:Industry / Q000592:standards; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration; D018511:Systems Integration; D014584:User-Computer Interface