Complex Healthcare Systems and Information Technology: The Benefits of Computational Modeling and Simulation in Predicting Performance Outcomes - Couverture souple

Clancy, Thomas R

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3836424894 ISBN 13 : 9783836424899

Editeur : VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K., 2008

Synopsis

The benefits of information systems to enable improvement in core hospital processes have been researched extensively. Information systems alert users of potential medical errors, streamline processes, and support clinical decision-making. Although promising, the value of information systems to enable improved clinical quality and reduce costs has been mixed. Given the significant financial and social costs to implement clinical information sys-tems, predicting their impact on performance outcomes is crucial. Unfortu-na-tely, predicting the impact of clinical information systems is difficult because hospitals are considered "complex systems". A complex system is characterized by nonlinear interactive components, emergent phenomena, continuous and discontinuous change, and unpredictable outcomes. This book utilizes a novel approach to computational modeling by simulating the impact of best practices guidelines on performance metrics. The results provide a robust and low cost method for predicting what conditions need to exist for a successful implementation. This book is directed towards healthcare administrators, informaticists, nurses, physicans and other medical professionals.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Revision with unchanged content. The benefits of information systems to enable improvement in core hospital processes have been researched extensively. Information systems alert users of potential medical errors, streamline processes, and support clinical decision-making. Although promising, the value of information systems to enable improved clinical quality and reduce costs has been mixed. Given the significant financial and social costs to implement clinical information sys­tems, predicting their impact on performance outcomes is crucial. Unfortu­na­tely, predicting the impact of clinical information systems is difficult because hospitals are considered “complex systems”. A complex system is characterized by nonlinear interactive components, emergent phenomena, continuous and discontinuous change, and unpredictable outcomes. This book utilizes a novel approach to computational modeling by simulating the impact of best practices guidelines on performance metrics. The results provide a robust and low cost method for predicting what conditions need to exist for a successful implementation. This book is directed towards healthcare administrators, informaticists, nurses, physicans and other medical professionals.

Biographie de l'auteur

Clancy, M.B.A., Ph.D., R.N.,Clinical Professor, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing and Vice-President, Professional Services, Mercy Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.Field of Study; Nursing Informatics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: VDM Verlag Dr. Mueller E.K.
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 3836424894
• ISBN 13: 9783836424899
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible