This book explores the development of a model to predict the degree of success it is possible to achieve in implementing e-health systems. The vision of the book is unique to the field of health informatics, setting IT implementation into an organizational culture context.

This book explores the development of a model to predict and explain the degree of success it is possible to achieve in implementing e-health systems. It is aimed at practising professionals and students in all areas of medical informatics, hospital administration, and health care. The model developed here allows an institution to benchmark its progress towards IHCS implementation and advises administrators where to invest resources to increase the chance of successful implementation. A set of case studies highlights key features of the model. Each study describes an attempt by an organization to implement the Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS), a proven IHCS. After examining the success or failure of each implementation, the book suggests steps that could have been taken to address weaknesses identified by the model.

Several in-depth case studies illuminate the implementation model put forward, and allow readers to experience its effectiveness in real situations without having to actually employ it The vision of the book is unique to the field of Health Informatics, taking into account the impact of an existing organizational culture on the success of an information technology implementation effort The book will appeal to a wide audience. Its case study-based structure serves as both an ideal teaching tool for informatics students and a useful guide for current professionals in charge of systems implementation in health care settings

Inhalt
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