CONCLUSION: Healthcare information computerization in Japan is behind schedule because the introductory costs are high. For the computerization of healthcare information to be further promoted, prices of EMR systems should be lowered to a level which individual hospitals can afford. … Continued
CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that a considerable portion of respondents conduct their own internet searches for related dental information before seeking professional advice on dental care. Most of the respondents reported positive attitudes towards a web-based virtual reality program for … Continued
Conclusion: Despite a high level of support from the ED leadership and staff, a focused education effort, and implementation of an automated disease detection, the use of the paper-based asthma protocol remained low and time to patient disposition did not … Continued
CONCLUSION: We demonstrate the importance of this kind of field study to uncover unexpected possible sources of failure of acceptance of a new technology. Such kind of study should be held prior to the introduction of a new technology to … Continued
CONCLUSION: This was a small randomised controlled trial with inconclusive but encouraging results. It suggests a new approach in addressing insufficient adherence in outpatient conditions and shows that the use of information technology tools for compliance warrants further research. PMID: … Continued
As we approach the end of 40 years of publishing the International Journal of Medical Informatics, we are gratified with both the growth of our field and the growth of our journal. As hospitals, health systems, and governments have focused … Continued
Bio-Rad Wins Awards for Spectroscopy and Chemistry Software – August 22, 2006 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. announced today that its Informatics Division received a Gold Award for its KnowItAll® Informatics System spectroscopy software and a Silver Award for its KnowItAll Cheminformatics … Continued
USDA Awards Over $25.8 Million for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects – October 2, 2006 Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Thomas Dorr today announced the award of 103 Distance Learning and Telemedicine grants totaling $25,853,991 to provide improved educational … Continued
North Shore–Long Island Jewish Health System Selects TheraDoc® for Infection Control and Disease Surveillance – February 27, 2007 Building on its technical expertise in healthcare emergency preparedness, the Great Neck, NY-based North Shore-Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Health System received, through … Continued
CONCLUSION: The indications are that SA GPs will reap the benefits of the Internet as it continues to evolve, and translate these into improved health care delivery in South Africa. PMID: 18619896 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher] (Source: International … Continued