International journal of technology assessment in health care
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Int J Technol Assess Health Care · Oct 2010
Functionalities of free and open electronic health record systems.
The aim of this study was to examine open-source electronic health record (EHR) software to determine their level of functionalities according to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. ⋯ Most analyzed systems had several functional limitations. Nevertheless, especially for clinicians and decision makers in developing countries, open-source EHR systems are an option. The limited functionalities are likely to become requirements for further releases of open-source EHR systems.
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Int J Technol Assess Health Care · Oct 2010
Perceptions and attitudes of hospital staff toward paging system and the use of mobile phones.
Our objective was to document the pattern of mobile phone usage by medical staff in a hospital setting, and to explore any perceived benefits (such as improved communications) associated with mobile phones. ⋯ Mobile phone usage is very common among the medical personnel, and this is regarded as a more efficient means of communication for mobile staff than the hospital paging system.