Table 2 The mean score of communication service requirements and the HIS evaluation results
From: Technical requirements framework of hospital information systems: design and evaluation
| Â | Item | Delphi | Evaluation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean Score | Yes | No | ||
1 | Electronically transferring data among different hospital departments | 3.78 | 14 (87.5) | 2 (12.5) |
2 | Exchanging data with other software systems | 3.73 | 12 (75) | 4 (25) |
3 | Transferring data among different software versions | 3.71 | 12 (75) | 4 (25) |
4 | Using standard protocols approved by the country’s competent authorities to exchange patient records and financial information | 3.6 | 8 (50) | 8 (50) |
5 | Simultaneous review of a file by multiple users | 3.5 | 15 (93.8) | 1 (6.2) |
6 | Having access to the data of other components from other locations based on the access level | 3.5 | 16 (100) | – |
7 | Recording and modifying orders in different parts of the hospital and accessing these stations based on security and level of access | 3.34 | 14 (87.5) | 2 (12.5) |
8 | Calling the required developed services | 3.28 | 2 (12.5) | 14 (87.5) |
9 | Supporting communication with software through fax, WORD, spreadsheet, e-mail and the Internet | 3.26 | 6 (37.5) | 10 (62.5) |
10 | Consulting and communicating with physicians and specialists outside the hospital (audio-visual communication) | 3.18 | 3 (18.8) | 13 (81.2) |
Total | 3.49 ± 0.38 | 102 (63.8) | 58 (36.2) | |