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Methods Inf Med 1997; 36(02): 139-140
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1634709
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User Attitudes to a Heritage Hospital Information System

D. Lakay
1   Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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S. Isaacs
1   Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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Publication Date:
20 February 2018 (online)

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Abstract:

A heritage system is one that has exceeded its lifespan but continues to be used for various reasons, despite the problems it may be causing. Groote Schuur Hospital has a Hospital Information System that is more than 25 years old. The present study reports the result of a survey on users’ attitude and sense of involvement in this system. An attempt is made to determine whether users feel the need for change and whether a sense of involvement is related to this need.

Keywords:

Hospital Information System - Heritage System - User Attitude
 

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