Marianne C Maass

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  Article: Usefulness of a Regional Health Care Information System in primary care: a case study.

  Marianne C Maass, Paula Asikainen, Tiina Mäenpää, Olli Wanne, Tarja Suominen
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  ABSTRACT: The goal of this paper is to describe some benefits and possible cost consequences of computer based access to specialised health care information. A before-after activity analysis regarding 20 diabetic patients' clinical appointments was performed in a Health Centre in Satakunta region in Finland. Cost data, an interview, time-and-motion studies, and flow charts based on modelling were applied. Access to up-to-date diagnostic information reduced redundant clinical re-appointments, repeated tests, and mail orders for missing data. Timely access to diagnostic information brought about several benefits regarding workflow, patient care, and disease management. These benefits resulted in theoretical net cost savings. The study results indicated that Regional Information Systems may be useful tools to support performance and improve efficiency. However, further studies are required in order to verify how the monetary savings would impact the performance of Health Care Units.
  Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine 09/2008; 91(2):175-81. · 1.52 Impact Factor