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Volume 7, Issue 1 (5-2013)
Background and Aim: Considering the information needs of users improves the quality of care . We aimed to Survey the Compliance Rate of Surgical Information Systems with The Information Needs of surgeons.
Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive and original study. Statistical Society consisted of two groups. First was the hospital information systems in hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Shahid Beheshti were the first group. The Second group were 982 surgeons. Hospitals that had the highest number of surgeries were the research sample. Researcher gathered data in two steps. First by questionnaire and then checklist was used to collect the data by interviewing the technicians’ of systems . All data has been analyzed by descriptive analysis.
Results: In Rasul and Emam hospitals surgical information systems in scheduling section(50%) had highest conformity with surgeons needs. In flexibility section in all hospitals except of Shariati, they had 50% conformity with information needs of surgeons.
Conclusion: From surgeons view flexibility capability, scheduling and accessing data had highest priority although systems from display capability had not the conformity with the user needs. In designing the surgical information systems in future it is better to consider these capabilities.
Volume 7, Issue 3 (9-2013)
Background and Aim: To optimize emergency services depend s on appropriate management structures and efficient and effective information system design . This study aim ed to investigate emergency department staff's information needs of emergency information system and to design a conceptual model of these needs.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was performed among nurses and emergency medicine professionals working in emergency units of 9 hospitals affiliated to Tehran and Shahid Beheshti U niversities of M edical S ciences . Data w ere collected by interviewing 25 staff members in the emergency department , model d esign by RUP method and UML language and questionnaire d istribution among 315 staff members in the emergency department. Data collected were analyzed by descriptive statistics and SPSS.
Results: Most nurses and emergency medicine physicians believed that multiple data elements such as time of patient’s first visit and procedure , t he latest status of patient, medical procedure taken , and paraclinical procedure taken must exist in the emergency information system . Also 68.3% (108) of them agreed with the relationship between data elements required in the clinical practice process .
Conclusion : It is concluded that the presence of identity , clinical , and paraclinical data in emergency information systems can produce an electronic medical record. According to these data, elements can improve the coordination between the hospital emergency and pre- hospital rescue teams , controlling of victim status , access to patient reports and quality of service to patients.
Volume 8, Issue 2 (7-2014)
Background and Aim: In order to better design an electronic health record system in the country, determining standardized data elements for creating an integrated information system is important. In this study, the minimum data set of radiology reporting system is determined.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 13 radiologists, 3 anesthesiologists, 3 general practitioners and 3 insurance experts working in the Imaging Center of Imam Khomeini hospital in Tehran were chosen. The research tool was a questionnaire having 11 parts. Content validity and test-retest method were used to measure the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, respectively. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS software.
Results: The highest means reported were radiologists' written explanations and suggestions (9.6), image interpretation (9.5), the name of contrast material (9.4), the name of imaging procedure (9.3) type and date of previous measures (9.1), and the final diagnosis (9) and the lowest averages belonged to referring physician's address (4.8), relationship between patients and the primary individual insured (4.3), and religion (2.2).
Conclusion: In an electronic health record system, due to the importance of radiology reports for the diagnosis and future management of a patient's clinical problems, it is necessary to pay attention to the minimum set of data related to these reports such as administrative, insurance, patient identity, and clinical data, and the results of radiological examinations for exchanging with electronic health record system.
Volume 12, Issue 5 (1-2019)
Materials and Methods: The present study was an applied study that was designed and implemented in five stages; 1. holding a workshop to teach nominal group technique; 2. Carrying out interviews and the primary extraction of research priorities; 3. Conducting the first round of nominating sessions; 4. holding the second round of nominal group meetings, 5. Finalizing research prioritization titles. Data were analyzed by Excel and Spss version 19 software.
Result: This study was conducted with the participation of 38 people. At first, 1039 minutes of interview, 258 original research titles were extracted. Initial research titles were scored during the 4 sessions. At the end, 75% of the participants rated the 21 study points as 7-9, which were considered as research priorities. The titles "Investigating the root causes of maternal death" was the most priority and "the assessment of the effectiveness of the screening of hypothyroidism" was the least priority.
Conclusion: According to findings, there is consensus among stakeholders on research priorities that require investment in generating knowledge related to health goals. Managing the research resources of the organization towards implementing these priorities will lead to a rational allocation of resources for the production of knowledge and applied products, and ultimately to improve the health of the population.
Volume 16, Issue 2 (5-2022)
Materials and Methods: This research was employed a qualitative approach using conventional content analysis. Key informants were Covid-19 recovered patients in Kashan city who had a history of admission in medical centers. Sampling consisted 17 participants (11 males and 6 females) who were selected from almost different social classes through purposeful method. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview and the saturation point was reached at 17 interviews. Data were analyzed using the Diekelmann’s seven-stage method.
Results: The results of this study included 430 primary codes that after removing and merging duplicate codes, seven main themes and 30 categories were identified in the field of information needs were extracted. Main themes and categories included understanding the nature of the disease (the origin of the disease, knowledge about the symptoms, transmission and types of mutations), prevention (health protocols, prevention equipments, and vaccination), treatment (diagnostic tests, type of disease treatment, disease process, costs, psychological support), nutrition (the type of nutrition for prevention, during illness and after recovery), communication with others (type, length and conditions of quarantine, how to communicate with others), statistics, and information sources (up-to-date, valid, and types).
Conclusion: The most critical information needs of Covid-19 patients include information about the nature, treatment, and preventive measures of the disease. Social media and oral information such as doctors, friends, and acquaintances were also reported as the most important sources of information. Therefore, this study suggests that health managers provide the most up-to-date and reliable information and news related to Covid-19 through the most appropriate and accessible media.
Volume 18, Issue 5 (11-2024)
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted across 11 hospitals affiliated with Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. The study population comprised staff from the reception, medical records, statistics, and coding departments. Data were gathered using a validated and reliable standardized questionnaire. Collection methods included both in-person and remote approaches. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software, with results reported through descriptive and inferential statistics, specifically utilizing the Kruskal-Wallis test.
Results: The results of this study showed that among the generally accepted needs, items such as information technology (96.7%), legal aspects of medical records (87.6%), and communication skills (76.7%) had the highest percentage. Additionally, educational needs varied across different units: Coding unit staff required more training in the principles of diagnosis documentation (92.9%), familiarity with the coding guidelines for causes of death (85.7%), and familiarity with the coding guidelines for procedures (85.7%), statistics unit staff needed training in statistical software, and reception and medical records staff required education on relevant regulations. There was also a significant correlation between educational needs and certain individual characteristics such as work experience, education level, gender, and field of study.
Conclusion: The study results indicate that designing effective educational programs for health information technology staff requires consideration of individual characteristics, such as gender, work experience, and education level. Additionally, the training should be continuous, tailored to the distinct needs of each group, and delivered at appropriate intervals.
Volume 18, Issue 6 (2-2025)
Materials and Methods: The research consisted of two main phases: needs analysis and process and software design. During the requirements engineering, as described in systems analysis and design references, a quick review was first conducted in selected databases regarding the capabilities and use cases of existing studies and the proposed features of innovative graduate alumni management systems. The extracted items from the rapid review were presented in a checklist. Then, functional requirements were extracted through interviews with 10 experts from the university’s educational deputy and faculty, using a two-round Delphi method. In the next stage, work processes were observed, and process owners were interviewed. UML diagrams were used to achieve a suitable description of a good system.
Results: In this study, the requirements were categorized into two main groups, comprising 37 functional and non-functional needs. The functional category included three significant subcategories: basic needs, social needs, and innovation needs. Basic needs encompassed the essentials required for the system’s fundamental operation. Social needs referred to the system’s ability to facilitate user interactions, while innovation needs involved new and creative features that could be added to the system. A software engineering specialist analyzed these functional needs and translated them into system use cases to be effectively incorporated into the system’s development.
Conclusion: The proposed conceptual model of the graduate alumni management system was analyzed and modeled based on user-centered requirements engineering. The proposed model provides a practical document for the effective implementation of a communication mechanism and active interaction between graduates, as well as current students, faculty members, and other staff in an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Volume 19, Issue 1 (4-2025)
Materials and Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted in 2023, The statistical population of the study included 120 women working in the faculties of Urmia University of Medical Sciences, who were selected through stratified proportional sampling. To collect data, a questionnaire was designed, the validity of which was confirmed based on the content validity method and expert opinion. The test-retest method was also used to determine the reliability of the questionnaire, which resulted in a Pearson correlation coefficient of 85%. The rating of each item in the questionnaire was determined based on a five-point Likert scale (1-5). The Statistical analysis of the data was performed using SPSS software.
Results: From the perspective of women, the most important learning needs are related to breast cancer risk factors (4.68), the importance of early detection of breast cancer (4.33), how to perform breast self-examination (4.38), the role of breast self-examination in breast cancer prevention (4.18), ways to detect breast cancer early (4.11), types of physical activities (4.16) and healthy diet (4.08) related to breast cancer prevention. In terms of the technical capabilities of the application, the most important features include multimedia educational content (4.61), self-examination training (4.52), information about warning signs (4.33), self-examination time reminder (4.29) and ease of use (4.20).
Conclusion: The findings of the present study showed that educational content should present risk factors and the role of diet and physical activity in preventing breast cancer, and teach how to accurately perform breast self-examination with multimedia content. Also, the technical capabilities of the smartphone application should be designed in a way that suits women’s learning needs while maintaining the confidentiality of information and the privacy of individuals.
Volume 19, Issue 2 (7-2025)
Materials and Methods: This study was conducted as a systematic review using the Kitchenham and Charters framework. Relevant articles were retrieved from three major citation databases—PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science—covering the period from 2010 to 2024. Relevant keywords were used for searches, and reference lists and citations of the retrieved documents were examined to ensure comprehensive coverage. Inclusion criteria consisted of research articles related to the health information needs of the elderly in public libraries. Ultimately, 40 English-language articles were selected and analyzed. The extracted data were coded and categorized qualitatively.
Results: The findings indicated that the health information needs of the elderly in public libraries could be classified into four main categories: (1) Information Needs, including access to diverse health information resources, primary health information, public health and prevention information, and self-care and personal empowerment resources; (2) Educational Needs, encompassing information literacy, health information literacy, and educational events; (3) Social and Cultural Needs, including cultural and recreational activities, social and communication needs, social participation, and reducing social exclusion; and (4) Library Services and Facilities, comprising appropriate physical spaces, assistive reading technologies, and mobile and remote library services.
Conclusion: With the growing elderly population, public libraries face a critical responsibility in promoting the health and well-being of this demographic. The findings of this study reveal that the health information needs of the elderly extend beyond mere access to resources; they encompass educational, social-cultural, and library service dimensions. Therefore, it is essential to move beyond traditional information dissemination approaches and adopt a comprehensive, multilayered, and participatory framework—one that positions libraries as active institutions in enhancing public health among the elderly.
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