Conclusion: DQ lacks a consensus conceptual framework and definition. DQ and ontological research is relatively immature with little rigorous evaluation studies published. Ontology-based applications could support automated processes to address DQ and semantic interoperability in repositories of routinely collected data … Continued
Conclusions: Larger and more rigorous studies are crucial for the production of evidence of effectiveness of unambiguous telemedicine services for pre defined outcome measures. Summative methodologies acknowledging telemedicine as complex innovations and outcomes as partly contingent on values, meanings and … Continued
Conclusions: Our findings provide evidence that information needs of surrogate seekers are not being met, specifically of caregivers. Additional research is needed to develop new functions that support surrogate seekers. (Source: International Journal of Medical Informatics).
Highlights: ? First study operative report quality in kidney cancer surgery. ? First system evaluated that: (i) uses real time POC documentation embedded in the EPR; (ii) uses data fields that are searchable for research and quality assessment. ? Documentation … Continued
CBaySystems Named as a Supplier for GNYHA Services Members – March 26, 2007 After a thorough selection process, CBaySystems, a provider of health care technology, outsourced business solutions, and medical transcription services, was chosen as a supplier for GNYHA Services … Continued
Bryan Bergeron Named Acting Director of Clinical Investigation Graduate Program – July 31, 2007 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, an academic affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital, announces the appointment of Bryan Bergeron, MD, as Acting Director of the Graduate … Continued
Conclusions: There were many organizational and cultural aspects which influence the use of MIS in addition to factors concerning system usability and users. The connection between information culture and information use was recognized and the managers proposed numerous ways to … Continued
Conclusion: This study contributes to the existing literature by applying the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in the context of mobile health information seeking, for which there has been a lack of studies, and demonstrated that the inclusion of additional variables … Continued
Report Predicts Growth of Bioinformatics Market – July 13, 2006 The global bioinformatics industry is powering up technological advancements in the areas of life sciences like drug discovery and development, which in turn will have spiraling impact on the multi-billion … Continued
AMIA Applauds Appointment of Dr. Robert Kolodner as Interim National Coordinator for Health Information Technology – September 21, 2006 The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) and its board of directors congratulate Robert Kolodner, MD, on his appointment as the Interim … Continued