Abstract
There is limited evidence available to inform decision making processes for selecting clinical computing hardware devices for implementation on hospital wards. We undertook a study to determine the role of IT vendors in this decision making process and to ascertain the factors that vendors deem important to consider in the selection of computing devices. Interviews were conducted with twelve vendors who provide hardware and/or software products to hospitals. Interviews were recorded and the transcripts were analyzed by coding of key
concepts. The results highlight the need to assess information about a number of technology, workflow and environmental factors. The study provides a basis for developing a framework to assist decision makers in identifying the ideal devices to adequately support clinical work practices.
concepts. The results highlight the need to assess information about a number of technology, workflow and environmental factors. The study provides a basis for developing a framework to assist decision makers in identifying the ideal devices to adequately support clinical work practices.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 13th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, Medinfo 2010 - Cape Town, South Africa Duration: 12 Sept 2010 → 15 Sept 2010 |
Other
| Other | 13th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, Medinfo 2010 |
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| Country/Territory | South Africa |
| City | Cape Town |
| Period | 12/09/10 → 15/09/10 |
Keywords
- computers
- computer systems
- decision making
- hospitals