Evaluation of Radiology and Pathology Subsystems of Hospital Information Systems

Abstract

Background & Aims: Compliance with standards of designing information systems leads to efficient<br /> utilization and ease of use for consumers. In this study, the compliance of the radiology and pathology<br /> subsystems of a hospital information system with ISO 9241 section 12 was assessed in selected hospitals<br /> affiliated with Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Iran.<br /> Methods: This applied research is a descriptive, cross-sectional study. In this study, the radiology and<br /> pathology subsystems of hospital information systems were evaluated in 8 hospitals based on ISO 9241<br /> section 12. Data was collected by researchers, during winter 2012, using ISO 9241/12 checklist, and then, it<br /> was assessed by hospital information technology administrators. Data were analyzed in SPSS software using<br /> descriptive statistics.<br /> Results: The analysis of data showed that the compliance of the software with information organization was<br /> 74.6%, with graphic tools 100%, and with coding techniques 47.2%. The total compliance of the software<br /> with the ISO 9241/12 was 73.9%.<br /> Conclusion: According to this study, the design of widely used hospital information systems has fairly good<br /> compliance with standards, but still suffers from some issues. Considering the role of accurate, valid, and<br /> timely information in decision making, policymaking, and management of hospitals, it is necessary that<br /> software developers follow standards when designing information systems