The effect of health informatics and computer system on patient medication safety at Palestinian Hospitals رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

Background: There is a large and rapid development in health informatics with varying degrees of evidence about its impact on patient safety. The health system in Palestine partially lacks patient safety. Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the effects of computerized health information systems on patient safety from and the study also explored the perceived obstacles of using the computerized health information system from the viewpoint of nurses. Methods: A descriptive, quantitative, Cross-sectional approach was used to test hypotheses and examine the association between variables. The cross-sectional part of this study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire, and use part involved interviews for Nursing manager in Hospitals. The study participants were recruited from different hospitals across the north West Bank of Palestine. Results: A total of 155 nurses participated in this study. 78 (50.3%) were female and 101 (65.2%) were 30 years and younger. In this study, 33 (21.3%) of the nurses held managerial positions. The nurses reported that all (100%) of the department had computers. Of the nurses, 138 (89.0%) used computers in their work and 60 (38.7%) used computers most of the time. In this study, the nurses were interested in the features that facilitate their job and daily duties. The main obstacle limiting higher use of the computerized health information system was a lack of training on how to use the system, Insufficient allocation of resources needed to improve the current system. Conclusion: A total of 155 nurses participated in this study. 78 (50.3%) were female and 101 (65.2%) were 30 years and younger. In this study, 33 (21.3%) of the nurses held managerial positions. The nurses reported that all (100%) of the department had computers. Of the nurses, 138 VII (89.0%) used computers in their work and 60 (38.7%) used computers most of the time. In this study, the nurses were interested in the features that facilitate their job and daily duties. The main obstacle limiting higher use of the computerized health information system was a lack of training on how to use the system, Insufficient allocation of resources needed to improve the current system.