Implementing health management information systems: measuring success in Korea's health centers

Int J Health Plann Manage. 1994 Oct-Dec;9(4):341-8. doi: 10.1002/hpm.4740090406.

Abstract

This article analyses the effects that the introduction and adoption of a health management information system (HMIS) can have on both the productivity of health center staff as well as on user-satisfaction. The focus is upon the service provided by the Kwonsun Health Center located in Suwon City, Korea. Two surveys were conducted to measure the changes in productivity and adoption (knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation and confirmation) of health center staff over time. In addition, a third survey was conducted to measure the effects of HMIS on the level of satisfaction perceived by the visitors, by comparing the satisfaction level between the study health center and a similar health center identified as a control. The results suggest that HMIS increased the productivity and satisfaction of the staff but did not increase their persuasion and decision levels; and, that is also succeeded in increasing the levels of visitors' satisfaction with the services provided.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Community Health Centers / organization & administration*
  • Community Health Centers / statistics & numerical data
  • Developing Countries
  • Efficiency, Organizational
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Humans
  • Korea
  • Management Information Systems / statistics & numerical data*
  • Patient Satisfaction / statistics & numerical data
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Task Performance and Analysis