Evaluation of Different Hospital Information Systems Software to Meet the Self-Care Management Informational Needs of Patients

Aims Hospital information system may offer a way to increased self-care management.The aim of this study was to determine the patients’ informational needs for self-caremanagement and evaluation of different HIS software according to these needs.Materials & Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was done during 2011-2012in Kashan City, Iran at two phases; compiling the required information, and evaluation. Thequestionnaire items were discussed in three conversation sessions with 20 faculty membersby Delphi technique. 15 HIS software provider companies in Iran were selected purposefullyand 2 hospitals from each company were participated in the study. Data were analyzed bySPSS 16 software using Chi-square test.Findings 7 items in the health protection dimension were covered by HIS software; Need toconsult with attending physicians , Length of disease duration , Diagnostic and treatmentcost resource , Different treatment approach , Convenient information recourses , Offergood information resources , and Prognosis . No item of health promotion dimension weresupported by any HIS software. 6 items in the health maintenance dimension were coveredcompletely by all HIS software; Blood Sugar , hct , hb , Blood Group Type , CBC/Diff , and Electrolytes .Conclusion Present HIS software can not meet the self-care management informational needs ofrecently discharged patients and should be improved.

Evaluation of Different Hospital Information Systems Software to Meet the Self-Care Management Informational Needs of Patients Keywords:

Information Literacy , Hospital Information Systems , Self Care , Patient Education as Topic