Review article
https://doi.org/10.2478/bsrj-2021-0022
Information System Implementation in Healthcare: Case Study of Croatia
Josipa Osvaldić
; Bjelovar General Hospital, Republic of Croatia
Abstract
In today's environment, health professionals are overwhelmed by the rapid pace of advancement in both information technology and medical practice. Objectives: This paper aims to point out the importance of developing an electronic health record system that will meet the needs of all stakeholders in healthcare, support health professionals’ work, and enable continuous quality improvement at all levels and in all healthcare segments. Methods/Approach: Non-systematic literature review has been used to develop a discussion on the healthcare systems’ usage. Results: Close cooperation of participants at all levels is essential for the quality implementation and application of digital solutions in healthcare. Conclusions: The paper highlights the factors that contribute to the acceptance of the public healthcare information system in the Republic of Croatia, which is being developed according to the EU regulations.
Keywords
health information system; healthcare; organization and management in health; e-health in the EU; e-health in Croatia
Hrčak ID:
272945
URI
Publication date:
1.12.2021.
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