Análisis de las interacciones entre los actores de la Red de Gestión del Conocimiento, Investigación e Innovación en Malaria de Colombia / Analysis of interactions between actors of the Red de Gestión del Conocimiento e Innovación en Malaria de Colombia

Introducción. La malaria, o paludismo, es una enfermedad de gran impacto en la población colombiana, que debe ser abordada desde el punto de vista del trabajo en equipo de instituciones para el intercambio de conocimiento. Objetivo. Analizar las interacciones de la Red de Gestión del Conocimiento, Investigación e Innovación en Malaria de Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Se hizo un análisis de redes sociales que permitió identificar la proximidad entre los actores y el grado de conocimiento entre ellos; se observaron indicadores de densidad, diámetro, distancia media y centralidad de grado. El corpus documental para el estudio estuvo constituido por 193 documentos técnicos publicados entre el 2016 y el 2021, que fueron analizados empleando técnicas de procesamiento de texto mediante el lenguaje de programación R. La categorización de la red se realizó a partir de cinco variables: atención integral a pacientes, diagnóstico, epidemiología y sistemas de análisis de información en salud, política pública, y promoción y prevención. Resultados. El análisis de las interacciones indicó que la red la conformaban 99 actores, de los cuales 97 (98 %), mostraron más interés en la producción de conocimientos en epidemiología y sistemas de análisis de información en salud, seguido de la categoría de atención integral a pacientes con 79 (80 %). El 54 % de los actores llevó a cabo estudios de promoción y prevención, siendo esta la categoría de menor abordaje. Conclusiones. Este estudio contribuye al fortalecimiento de estrategias clave en la divulgación del conocimiento sobre la malaria en Colombia.

Introduction: Malaria is a disease with a high impact on Colombian population, which must be approached from the point of view of teamwork of institutions for knowledge exchange. Objective: To analyze the interactions of the Red de Gestión del Conocimiento, Investigación e Innovación en Malaria de Colombia. Materials and methods: An analysis of social networks was applied that allowed identifying the proximity between actors and the degree of knowledge between them. Indicators of density, diameter, average distance, and degree of centrality were observed. The documentary corpus for the study consisted of 193 technical documents published between 2016 and 2021, which were analyzed using text mining using the R programming language. The network was categorized based on five variables: comprehensive patient care, diagnosis, epidemiology and health information analysis systems, public policy and promotion and prevention. Results: The analysis of interactions indicated that the network was made up by 99 actors. The main interest in knowledge production was on epidemiology and health information analysis systems (98 % of the actors), followed by the integral patient care (80 % of the actors). On the contrary, the least approached category was malaria promotion and prevention practices (54 % of the actors). Conclusions: In general, this study contributes to the strengthening of key strategies in the dissemination of knowledge about malaria in Colombia.

AC-Redes semânticas de hashtags: modelo de estudo métrico de informações em saúde em mídias sociais / CA-Hashtags semantic networks: a metric study model of health information on social media / AC-Redes semánticas de hashtags: un modelo de estudio métrico de información de salud en las redes sociales

As mídias sociais são importantes canais de difusão de informações em saúde. O objetivo deste artigo é apresentar um modelo de estudo métrico de informações para minerar temáticas relacionadas à covid-19 no Facebook, intitulado AC-Redes semânticas de hashtags. O modelo é composto pelos métodos de análise de redes semânticas e de análise de coocorrência. As métricas aplicadas no período de maio de 2020 a janeiro de 2021 foram: as frequências de hashtags, as centralidades de grau e de intermediação e o índice incidência-fidelidade; e o estudo de ilhas. As temáticas identificadas foram: 'Educação na pandemia'; 'Trabalho e pandemia'; 'Ciência, saúde e pandemia'; 'Isolamento social na pandemia'; e 'Política e pandemia'. Por meio desse modelo, foi possível identificar as temáticas mais relevantes sobre a covid-19 para os usuários do Facebook.

Social media are important channels for the dissemination of information on public health. The goal of this paper is to present a model of quantitative analysis of information from the hashtags with respect to covid-19 on Facebook, called CA-Hashtag semantic networks. This model consists of the methods of semantic network analysis and co-occurrence analysis.The metrics used from May 2020 to January 2021 were: hashtag's frequency, degree and betweenness centralities and incidence-fidelity index; and study of islands. The themes identified have been: 'Education in the pandemic'; 'Work and pandemic'; 'Science, health and pandemic'; 'Social isolation in the pandemic'; and 'Politics and pandemic'. Applying the proposed model, it has been possible to identify the most relevant themes about covid-19 for Facebook users.

Las redes sociales son canales importantes para la difusión de información sobre salud pública. El objetivo del artículo es presentar un modelo de análisis cuantitativo de información a partir de los contenidos de hashtags relacionadas con covid-19 en Facebook, llamado de AC-Redes semánticas de hashtags. Este modelo es compuesto por los métodos de análisis de redes semánticas y análisis de co-ocurrencia. Las métricas utilizadas desde mayo de 2020 hasta enero de 2021 han sido: la frecuencia de hashtags, las centralidades de grado e intermediación y el índice incidencia-fidelidad; e el estudio de islas. Los temas identificados han sido: 'Educación en la pandemia'; 'Trabajo y pandemia'; 'Ciencia, salud y pandemia'; 'Aislamiento social en la pandemia'; y 'Política y pandemia'. Con basis en el modelo propuesto, ha sido posible identificar los temas más relevantes sobre covid-19 para los usuarios de Facebook.

Processo de cotutela de crianças de alto risco: avaliação da Rede Mãe Paranaense / Co-tutorship process with high-risk children: an evaluation of the Rede Mãe Paranaense

RESUMO Objetivo compreender como se processa a cotutela entre atenção primária à saúde e ambulatório de referência da Rede Mãe Paranaense, no seguimento de crianças de alto risco. Métodos estudo qualitativo, desenvolvido por meio da compreensão do processo de cotutela entre atenção primária à saúde e ambulatório referência da Rede Cegonha, no seguimento de crianças de alto risco. Participaram do estudo, 28 coordenadores da atenção primária e dois representantes dos ambulatórios de alto risco. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas, que foram transcritas e submetidas à análise categorial temática conforme os pressupostos de Bardin. Resultados da análise dos dados emergiu a categoria Comunicação entre atenção primária à saúde e ambulatórios: desdobramentos na (des)continuidade do cuidado prestado às crianças de alto risco. Evidenciou-se que o processo de cotutela apresenta fragilidades que comprometem a integralidade da assistência prestada. Conclusão a comunicação fragmentada e a falta de alinhamento e de posicionamento de cotutela entre os serviços no contexto da atenção às crianças e seus familiares geram fragilidades no atendimento. Contribuições para a prática o estudo permitiu identificar fragilidades que podem ser cruciais para intervenções futuras no âmbito da rede de atenção infantil de alto risco.

ABSTRACT Objective to understand how the co-tutorship between primary health care and the referral outpatient clinic from the Mother Network from Paraná (Rede Mãe Paranaense) in the follow up of high-risk children. Methods qualitative study carried out by understanding the process of co-tutorship between primary health care and the referral outpatient clinic of the Stork Network (Rede Cegonha) in the follow up of high-risk children. The study included 28 coordinators of primary health care and two representatives of the high-risk clinic. Data collection was carried out through interviews that were transcribed and underwent thematic category analysis according with Bardin's principles. Results data analysis led to the creation of the category Communication between primary health care and outpatient clinics: outcomes of the (dis)continuity of care to high-risk children. It became clear that the process of co-tutorship has weaknesses that prevent the provision of integral care. Conclusion fragmented communication and lack of alignment between the services, in addition to not acting like co-tutors as they provide care to children and their families lead to shortcomings in the attention provided. Contributions to practice the study allowed for the identification of weaknesses that can be crucial for future interventions in the high risk childcare network.

Handover de enfermagem em clínicas cirúrgicas: a interface entre a comunicação e a segurança do paciente / Nursing shift handover in surgical clinics: the interface between communication and patient safety / Traspaso de turnos de enfermería en clínicas quirúrgicas: la interfaz entre la comunicación y la seguridad del paciente

Objetivo: identificar os fatores que interferem na comunicação entre as equipes de enfermagem durante o handover de troca de turno em clínicas cirúrgicas, e sua interface com a segurança do paciente. Método: estudo quantitativo, observacional, com análise descritiva, realizado de abril a julho de 2019, por meio de um roteiro de observação e um formulário, em nove clínicas cirúrgicas de um hospital universitário. Resultados: observou-se 54 handovers e participaram 123 profissionais de enfermagem. Dentre os fatores analisados, destaca-se, a ausência de instrumento padronizado de handover (85,19%) e presença de ruídos sonoros (77,78%). A maioria dos participantes (86,93%) apontaram a omissão de informações, na transferência de cuidados, como o fator mais prejudicial para assistência. Conclusão: os fatores que interferiram na comunicação durante o handover foram: ruídos sonoros, omissão de informações, ausência de instrumento padronizado e atrasos dos profissionais. Acredita-se que a identificação desses fatores contribua para o desenvolvimento de melhores estratégias.

Objective: to identify factors affecting communication between nursing teams during shift handover on surgical wards, and how it interfaces with patient safety. Method: this quantitative, observational study, with descriptive analysis, was conducted on nine surgical wards of a university hospital from April to July 2019, using an observation script and record form. Results: 54 nursing shift handovers were observed, and 123 nursing personnel participated. Of particular note among the factors analyzed were absence of a standardized handover instrument (85.19%) and the presence of noise (77.78%). Most of the participants (86.93%) pointed to missing information at handover as the factor most prejudicial to care. Conclusion: the factors that interfered with communication during handover were: noise, omission of information, absence of a standardized instrument, and staff lateness. It is believed that identifying these factors will help develop better strategies.

Objetivo: identificar los factores que afectan la comunicación entre los equipos de enfermería durante la transferencia de turno en las salas quirúrgicas y cómo interactúa con la seguridad del paciente. Método: este estudio cuantitativo, observacional, con análisis descriptivo, se realizó en nueve salas quirúrgicas de un hospital universitario de abril a julio de 2019, utilizando un guión de observación y formulario de registro. Resultados: se observaron 54 traspasos de turno de enfermería y participaron 123 personal de enfermería. Entre los factores analizados destacan la ausencia de un instrumento de traspaso estandarizado (85,19%) y la presencia de ruido (77,78%). La mayoría de los participantes (86,93%) señaló la falta de información en la entrega como el factor más perjudicial para la atención. Conclusión: los factores que interfirieron en la comunicación durante el traspaso fueron: ruido, omisión de información, ausencia de instrumento estandarizado y tardanza del personal. Se cree que identificar estos factores ayudará a desarrollar mejores estrategias.

Elective Educational Unit: International Exchange Experience in Undergraduate Medical Training / Unidade Educacional Eletiva: Experiência de Intercâmbio Internacional na Graduação em Medicina

ABSTRACT As part of the integrated curriculum, the Elective Educational Unity (EEU) is a tool to support knowledge construction and student autonomy during undergraduate training. The international exchange for undergraduates therefore aims to explore potentialities and challenges within a pedagogical perspective through the experience and understanding ofdiverse educational institutions and health services, through prolonged contact with other professionals and students. One constructive strategy of an elective internship is in conjunction with student associations. This report intends to contribute to medical education by reflecting on how the international elective internship impacts on medical training, analysing its potentialities and challenges. The reportaddresses the steps in accomplishing the exchange, presenting the activities developed in the experience, highlightingthe observed objectives and results, along with reflections on the experience. It is ascertained that the international exchange stimulates the experience, recognition and understanding of other cultures; it helps students build autonomy and stimulates a critical reflexive view which promotes knowledge construction, raising the student's awareness of his own social responsibility as a health professional. Therefore, the Elective Educational Unit encourages the student to elect the exchange as a curricular activity, it supports him on choosing a study area and international or national institution of interest, with the option to liaise with other organizations, for example the student organization. Unquestionably, personal growth is one of the consequences through learning about diversecultures and making new friendships and partnerships between different countries. However, there are challenges, such as adaptation to another cultural context, affective detachment and the understanding that different places have distinct historical, social, economic contexts from one another. Thus, advances and changes are proposed to improve the Elective Educational Unit, stimulating greater student participation in international experiences during undergraduate training, as well as underlining the importance of the supervisor's role in the elective planning process.

RESUMO No currículo integrado, instituiu-se a Unidade Educacional Eletiva (UEE) como uma ferramenta de construção de conhecimento e incentivo da autonomia dos acadêmicos no processo de formação médica. Nesse sentido, o intercâmbio internacional na graduação busca explorar potencialidades e desafios dentro de uma perspectiva pedagógica, por meio da vivência e compreensão das múltiplas formas de organização de outras instituições de ensino e serviços de saúde, pelo convívio com outros profissionais e estudantes.Uma das estratégias de construção do estágio eletivo pode ser em conjunto com associações estudantis. Este relatopretende contribuir, assim, para a formação em Medicina a partir da reflexão sobre como essa internacionalização do estágio eletivo interfere na formação médica, analisando suas potencialidades e desafios. Aborda os passos para a realização do intercâmbio, apresenta as atividades desenvolvidas nessa vivência, destaca finalidades e resultados observados, comreflexões sobre a vivência. Verifica-se que o intercâmbio internacional estimula a vivência, o reconhecimento e a compreensão das culturas; contribui para o estudante construir sua autonomia e estimula a visão crítico-reflexiva, que impacta a construção de conhecimento, tornando-o ciente de sua responsabilidade social como profissional de saúde. Em vista disso, a UEE tem incentivado o estudante a eleger o intercâmbio como uma atividade curricular, apoiando-o na escolha da área de estudo e instituição nacional ou internacional de seu interesse, podendo articular-se com outras organizações, dentre essas a estudantil. Positivamente tem-se o crescimento pessoal pela compreensão de diferentes culturas, novas amizades e parceria entre diferentes países, mas também há desafios, como a adaptação em outro contexto cultural, o distanciamento afetivo e a compreensão de que diferentes locais têm contextos históricos, sociais e econômicos distintos uns dos outros. Com efeito, pontuam-se avanços e mudanças interessantes para o aprimoramento da UEE, estimulando os estudantes a participarem mais da internacionalização durante a graduação, bem como salientando o papel do orientador no processo do planejamento do eletivo.

Effect Analyses of a Health Information Exchange in Ophthalmology: Evidence from a Pilot Program

PURPOSE: To estimate the impact of a health information exchange (HIE) pilot project on ophthalmology department care. METHODS: Study sites included 4 ophthalmic clinics in three regions participating in the HIE pilot project (group A), and 12 clinics with similar distances and numbers of patient referrals as group A but who were not participating in the HIE pilot project (group B). The mean wait time, total medical costs, and ophthalmic examinations of referral patients were analyzed. RESULTS: The mean wait times were 8.4 ± 8.0 days in group A, which included 83 patients, and 11.7 ± 15.4 days in group B, which included 417 patients. The wait time was significantly shorter in group A (p = 0.005). Sensitivity analyses also indicated shorter wait times in group A. In 247 patients in group B who were referred to tertiary referral hospitals automatically through the conventional clinical cooperation center with group A, the wait times were 8.4 ± 8.0 and 7.7 ± 8.8 days, respectively, and the total cost of medical care was 260.6 ± 271.4 and 257.0 ± 251.7 thousand Won, respectively. No differences in these factors were found between the groups (p = 0.503, 0.913, respectively). There were no significant differences in participation in the HIE pilot project regarding ophthalmic examinations conducted within 2 weeks since patient referral (p > 0.050 for all). CONCLUSIONS: The HIE is advantageous because it results in shorter wait times to see an ophthalmologist, due to the automatic referral method based on medical records. However, there are no benefits in reducing total costs of medical care or the number of clinical examinations.

Clinical Decision Support Functions and Digitalization of Clinical Documents of Electronic Medical Record Systems / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical decision support (CDS) functions and digitalization of clinical documents of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems in Korea. This exploratory study was conducted focusing on current status of EMR systems. METHODS: This study used a nationwide survey on EMR systems conducted from July 25, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in Korea. The unit of analysis was hospitals. Respondents of the survey were mainly medical recorders or staff members in departments of health insurance claims or information technology. This study analyzed data acquired from 132 hospitals that participated in the survey. RESULTS: This study found that approximately 80% of clinical documents were digitalized in both general and small hospitals. The percentages of general and small hospitals with 100% paperless medical charts were 33.7% and 38.2%, respectively. The EMR systems of general hospitals are more likely to have CDS functions of warnings regarding drug dosage, reminders of clinical schedules, and clinical guidelines compared to those of small hospitals; this difference was statistically significant. For the lists of digitalized clinical documents, almost 93% of EMR systems in general hospitals have the inpatient progress note, operation records, and discharge summary notes digitalized. CONCLUSIONS: EMRs are becoming increasingly important. This study found that the functions and digital documentation of EMR systems still have a large gap, which should be improved and made more sophisticated. We hope that the results of this study will contribute to the development of more sophisticated EMR systems.

Mapeamento terminológico no domínio da radiologia obstétrica: estudo estatístico a partir de ontologias / Terminological mapping in the domain of the obstetric radiology: a statistical study based on ontologies / Mapeamiento terminológico en el dominio de la radiología obstétrica: estudio estadístico a partir de ontologías

Este artigo tem como base um estudo em que foram levantados e organizados termos do domínio da radiologia obstétrica e, então, foi identificado se os mesmos estão compreendidos em quatro distintos vocabulários controlados: OntoNeo, RadLex, LOINC e SNOMED. É apresentado o Sistema Integrado Catarinense de Telemedicina e Telessaúde (STT/SC) e o projeto de estruturação de laudos de exames de radiologia obstétrica, bem como o contexto teórico da ciência da informação sobre vocabulários controlados.Foram realizadas uma pesquisa de campo para o levantamento dos termos junto a um especialista da área e uma pesquisa documental para o levantamento estatístico dos termos em vocabulários controlados.Constituiu-se uma hierarquia dos termos levantados e verificou-se a cobertura de cada um dos vocabulários controlados em relação aos termos. O SNOMED é o vocabulário controlado com maior potencial de uso para a indexação de laudos no domínio da radiologia obstétrica.(AU)

This article bases on a study in which terms of the obstetric radiology domain were collected and arranged, and then we identified whether they are comprised in four distinct controlled vocabularies: OntoNeo, RadLex, LOINC and SNOMED. We present the STT/SC ­ Sistema Integrado Catarinense de Telemedicina e Telessaúde (Santa Catarina's integrated system of telemedicine and tele health) and theproject of structuring diagnostic reports of tests in obstetric radiology, as well as the theoretical contextof information science about controlled vocabulary. We carried out a survey of the terms jointly an expertand a documentary research to the statistical survey of the terms from controlled vocabularies. A hierarchy of the terms collected was established and the coverage of each of the controlled vocabularies in relation to the terms was verified. The SNOMED is the controlled vocabulary with greater potential of use for theindexation of diagnostic reports in the field of obstetric radiology.

Este artículo se basa en un estudio en el cual fueron levantados y arreglados términos del dominio de la radiología obstétrica, y entonces fue identificado si los mismos están comprendidos en cuatro distintos vocabularios controlados: el OntoNeo, el RadLex, el LOINC y el SNOMED. Presentamos el STT/SC ­ Sistema Integrado Catarinense de Telemedicina e Telessaúde (sistema integrado catarinense de telemedicina y telesalud) y el proyecto de estructuración de resultados de exámenes de radiología obstétrica, así como el contexto teórico de la ciencia de la información sobre vocabularios controlados. Una investigación de campo fue realizada para el levantamiento de los términos junto a un especialista y una investigación documental para el levantamiento estadístico de los términos en vocabularios controlados. Se ha constituido una jerarquía de los términos levantados y se ha verificado la cobertura de cada uno de los vocabularios controlados en relación a los términos. El SNOMED es el vocabulario controlado con mayor potencial deuso para la indexación de los resultados de exámenes en el dominio de la radiología obstétrica.

Design of a Hospice Referral System for Terminally Ill Cancer Patients Using a Standards-Based Health Information Exchange System / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: The demand for hospice has been increasing among patients with cancer. This study examined the current hospice referral scenario for terminally ill cancer patients and created a data form to collect hospice information and a modified health information exchange (HIE) form for a more efficient referral system for terminally ill cancer patients. METHODS: Surveys were conducted asking detailed information such as medical instruments and patient admission policies of hospices, and interviews were held to examine the current referral flow and any additional requirements. A task force team was organized to analyze the results of the interviews and surveys. RESULTS: Six hospices completed the survey, and 3 physicians, 2 nurses, and 2 hospital staff from a tertiary hospital were interviewed. Seven categories were defined as essential for establishing hospice data. Ten categories and 40 data items were newly suggested for the existing HIE document form. An implementation guide for the Consolidated Clinical Document Architecture developed by Health Level 7 (HL7 CCDA) was also proposed. It is an international standard for interoperability that provides a framework for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information. Based on these changes, a hospice referral scenario for terminally ill cancer patients was designed. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings show potential improvements that can be made to the current hospice referral system for terminally ill cancer patients. To make the referral system useful in practice, governmental efforts and investments are needed.

Public Acceptance of a Health Information Exchange in Korea / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: We assessed the public acceptance of a health information exchange (HIE) and examined factors that influenced the acceptance and associations among constructs of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). METHODS: We collected data from a survey of 1,000 individuals in Korea, which was administered through a structured questionnaire. We assessed the validity and reliability of the survey instrument with exploratory factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha coefficients. We computed descriptive statistics to assess the acceptance and performed regression analyses with a structural equation model to estimate the magnitude and significance of influences among constructs of TAM. RESULTS: Eighty-seven percent of the respondents were willing to use the technology, and the average level of agreement with the need for the technology was 4.16 on a 5-point Likert scale. The perception of ease of use of the technology significantly influenced perceptions of usefulness and attitudes about the need for HIE. Perceptions of usefulness influenced attitude and behavioral intention to use HIE, and attitude influenced intention. Age showed a wide range of influences throughout the model, and experience with offline-based information exchange and health status also showed noteworthy influences. CONCLUSIONS: The public acceptance of HIE was high, and influences posited by TAM were mostly confirmed by the study results. The study findings indicated a need for an education and communication strategy tailored by population age, health status, and prior experience with offline-based exchange to gain public buy-in for a successful introduction of the technology.

O registro em prontuário coletivo no trabalho do psicólogo na Estratégia Saúde da Família / The record on collective electronic chart in the context of the psychologist's work in Family Health Strategy / El registro en la historia clínica colectiva en el trabajo del psicólogo en la Estrategia de Salud de la Familia

Este artigo constitui um relato de experiência, o qual aborda e problematiza o registro de informações nos prontuários coletivos em equipes de Saúde da Família pelos profissionais de Psicologia vinculados a um Programa de Residência Multiprofissional. O Conselho Federal de Psicologia destaca que o psicólogo, em serviço multiprofissional, deve fazer uso do prontuário único, registrando apenas as informações necessárias aos objetivos do trabalho. Essa questão é complexa uma vez que envolve aspectos éticos e de sigilo profissional. Entretanto, entende-se que tal temática precisa ser discutida pelos profissionais de Psicologia e no cotidiano das equipes, para qualificar o cuidado em saúde.

This study is an experience report that approaches and problematizes the act of recording information on collective charts in the context of Family Health teams carried out by Psychology professionals of a Multiprofessional Residency Program. The Federal Council of Psychology highlights the psychologist that works in a public service should register the information on the chart that the other professionals have access to, recording only information related to the aim of his task. This is a complex subject, once it involves ethical and professional secrecy aspects. Such aspects must be discussed by Psychology professionals in the context of health teams, so as to improve health care.

Este artículo se constituye en un relato de experiencia, el cual aborda y problematiza el registro de informaciones en las historias clínicas colectivas, en equipos de Salud de la Familia, por los profesionales de Psicología vinculados a un Programa de Residencia Multiprofesional. El Consejo Federal de Psicología destaca que el psicólogo en servicio multiprofesional, debe hacer uso de una historia clínica única, registrando solamente las informaciones necesarias para los objetivos del trabajo. Esta cuestión es compleja, una vez que implica aspectos éticos y de secreto profesional. Sin embargo, se entiende que esta temática debe ser discutida por los profesionales de la Psicología y en el cotidiano de los equipos, para calificar el cuidado de la salud.

Technology and Policy Challenges in the Adoption and Operation of Health Information Exchange Systems / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify problems and issues that arise with the implementation of online health information exchange (HIE) systems in a medical environment and to identify solutions to facilitate the successful operation of future HIE systems in primary care clinics and hospitals. METHODS: In this study, the issues that arose during the establishment and operation of an HIE system in a hospital were identified so that they could be addressed to enable the successful establishment and operation of a standard-based HIE system. After the issues were identified, they were reviewed and categorized by a group of experts that included medical information system experts, doctors, medical information standard experts, and HIE researchers. Then, solutions for the identified problems were derived based on the system development, operation, and improvement carried out during this work. RESULTS: Twenty-one issues were identified during the implementation and operation of an online HIE system. These issues were then divided into four categories: system architecture and standards, documents and data items, consent of HIE, and usability. We offer technical and policy recommendations for various stakeholders based on the experiences of operating and improving the online HIE system in the medical field. CONCLUSIONS: The issues and solutions identified in this study regarding the implementation and operate of an online HIE system can provide valuable insight for planners to enable them to successfully design and operate such systems at a national level in the future. In addition, policy support from governments is needed.

Sistema de gestión de información de historia clínica electrónica en terapias alternativas / Information management system for electronic medical records in alternative therapies / Sistema de gestão de informação de história clínica electrônica em terapias alternativas

Las terapias alternativas son cada vez más utilizadas en la atención en salud. Actualmente la mayoría de las entidades de salud que prestan dichos servicios realizan el registro de estas intervenciones terapéuticas de forma manual, lo cual produce inconvenientes como: posible pérdida de información, falta de control y seguimiento del paciente, falta de interacción e interoperabilidad con la historia clínica convencional, e imposibilidad de desarrollar estudios estadísticos con información proveniente de dichos registros. El presente artículo presenta un sistema de gestión de información para una historia clínica electrónica en terapias alternativas, basado en un modelo conceptual, y un modelo de interoperabilidad basado en el estándar Health Level 7 (HL7). Para el diseño del modelo conceptual, además de la revisión bibliográfica, se desarrolló una investigación de tipo mixto, con un diseño observacional descriptivo mediante una muestra a conveniencia, conformada por siete docentes y once expertos en terapias alternativas. Se indagó acerca de las características de los instrumentos y herramientas utilizados por los expertos para la gestión de la información. Una vez finalizada la propuesta del modelo, esta fue validada por los expertos. Para el modelo de interoperabilidad se consideraron los aspectos técnicos y sintácticos al diseñar una arquitectura de servicios para el envío y recepción de mensajes. En cuanto a la interoperabilidad sintáctica, se diseñó una estructura de mensaje según HL7 con información de pacientes.

The use of alternative therapies is on the increase in health care. Most of the health institutions currently rendering such services keep manual records of therapeutic interventions, resulting in inconveniences such as the possible loss of information, lack of patient control and follow-up, lack of interaction and interoperability with conventional medical records, and inability to develop statistical studies based on data from those records. The paper presents an information management system for electronic medical records in alternative therapies based on a conceptual model and an interoperability model based on the Health Level 7 (HL7) standard. For the design of the conceptual model, in addition to the literature review, a mixed research study was conducted with a descriptive observational design using a convenience sample of seven teachers and eleven experts on alternative therapies. Participants were asked about the characteristics of the instruments and tools used by information management experts. A model proposal was developed which was validated by the experts. For the interoperability model account was taken of the technical and syntactic aspects involved in the design of a service architecture for message submission and reception. For syntactic interoperability a message structure was designed based on HL7 and patient information.

As terapias alternativas são cada vez mais utilizadas na atenção em saúde. Actualmente a maioria das entidades de saúde que emprestam ditos serviços realizam o registro destas intervenções terapéuticas de forma manual, o qual produz inconvenientes como: possível perda de informação, falta de controle e acompanhamento do paciente, falta de interacção e interoperabilidade com a história clínica convencional, e impossibilidade de desenvolver estudos estatísticos com informação proveniente de ditos registros. O presente artigo apresenta um sistema de gestão de informação para uma história clínica electrônica em terapias alternativas, baseado num modelo conceitual, e um modelo de interoperabilidade baseado no estándar Health Level 7 (HL7). Para o desenho do modelo conceitual, para além da revisão bibliográfica, desenvolveu-se uma investigação de tipo misto, com um desenho observacional descriptivo mediante uma amostra à conveniência, conformada por sete docentes e onze expertos em terapias alternativas. Indagou-se sobre as características dos instrumentos e ferramentas utilizados pelos expertos para a gestão da informação. Uma vez finda a proposta do modelo, esta foi validada pelos expertos. Para o modelo de interoperabilidade foram considerados os aspectos técnicos e sintáticos ao desenhar uma arquitetura de serviços para o envio e recepção de mensagens. Em relação à interoperabilidade sintática, foi desenhada uma estructura de mensagem segundo HL7 com informação de pacientes.

Adoption of Electronic Health Records: A Roadmap for India / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to create a roadmap for the adoption of Electronic Health Record (EHR) in India based an analysis of the strategies of other countries and national scenarios of ICT use in India. METHODS: The strategies for adoption of EHR in other countries were analyzed to find the crucial steps taken. Apart from reports collected from stakeholders in the country, the study relied on the experience of the author in handling several e-health projects. RESULTS: It was found that there are four major areas where the countries considered have made substantial efforts: ICT infrastructure, Policy & regulations, Standards & interoperability, and Research, development & education. A set of crucial activities were identified in each area. Based on the analysis, a roadmap is suggested. It includes the creation of a secure health network; health information exchange; and the use of open-source software, a national health policy, privacy laws, an agency for health IT standards, R&D, human resource development, etc. CONCLUSIONS: Although some steps have been initiated, several new steps need to be taken up for the successful adoption of EHR. It requires a coordinated effort from all the stakeholders.

Integração da informação na rede de urgência e emergência / Integration of information in the urgency and emergency network

A Rede de Urgência e Emergência (RUE) busca garantir o atendimento à população em situações de urgência e emergência, com a Atenção Primária à Saúde como coordenadora do fluxo entre os demais pontos. Assim, a integração da informação entre os componentes da rede apoia o trabalho dos profissionais de saúde. O objetivo da pesquisa foi analisar a integração entre os dados e informações à Rede de Urgência e Emergência por um sistema de informações em saúde (SIS) municipal, na percepção dos profissionais de saúde. Pesquisa quantitativa do tipo descritivo, de corte transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada de janeiro a setembro de 2015 por meio de formulários, com 103 profissionais enfermeiros e médicos da Atenção Primária à Saúde e Unidade de Pronto Atendimento em um distrito sanitário de Curitiba-PR. Os resultados foram classificados nas seguintes dimensões: Apresentação do Prontuário, Conteúdo, Treinamento e Integração. Notou-se que os profissionais de saúde percebem o sistema de saúde municipal como uma ferramenta útil em suas tarefas diárias, mas que ainda não alcança integração dos serviços, pela falta de conectividade entre os pontos da rede. Dessa forma, a pesquisa mostrou que a integração da informação entre os serviços na RUE ainda não ocorre de maneira satisfatória para os profissionais da saúde, e que um sistema mais integrado pode trazer melhorias para a qualidade dos atendimentos realizados aos usuários do sistema público de saúde.

The Urgency and Emergency Network (RUE) aims to ensure health care for the population in urgent and emergency situations while perceiving Primary Health Care as the coordinator of the flow between the other units. Therefore, the integration of information between network components supports the work of health professionals. The objective of the research was to analyze the integration between data and information in the Network of Emergency Department through a municipal Health Information System (SIS) according to health professionals. This quantitative research is both descriptive and cross-sectional. Data collection was conducted with 103 nurses and medical professionals of Primary Health Care and Emergency Unit in a health district of Curitiba-PR through the use of forms. The results were classified in the following dimensions: Medical Report Presentation, Content, Training and Integration. It was clear that health professionals see the municipal health system as a useful tool in their daily tasks, but due to a lack of connectivity between network points, it has not yet achieved integration of services. Consequently, this research has shown that the integration of information between services in RUE still does not occur to the satisfaction of health professionals, and that a more integrated system can bring improvements to the quality of care provided to users of the public health system.

Developing a Common Health Information Exchange Platform to Implement a Nationwide Health Information Network in South Korea / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: We aimed to develop a common health information exchange (HIE) platform that can provide integrated services for implementing the HIE infrastructure in addition to guidelines for participating in an HIE network in South Korea. METHODS: By exploiting the Health Level 7 (HL7) Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) and Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Cross-enterprise Document Sharing-b (XDS.b) profile, we defined the architectural model, exchanging data items and their standardization, messaging standards, and privacy and security guidelines, for a secure, nationwide, interoperable HIE. We then developed a service-oriented common HIE platform to minimize the effort and difficulty of fulfilling the standard requirements for participating in the HIE network. The common platform supports open application program interfaces (APIs) for implementing a document registry, a document repository, a document consumer, and a master patient index. It could also be used for testing environments for the implementation of standard requirements. RESULTS: As the initial phase of implementing a nationwide HIE network in South Korea, we built a regional network for workers' compensation (WC) hospitals and their collaborating clinics to share referral and care record summaries to ensure the continuity of care for industrially injured workers, using the common HIE platform and verifying the feasibility of our technologies. CONCLUSIONS: We expect to expand the HIE network on a national scale with rapid support for implementing HL7 and IHE standards in South Korea.

Current National Approach to Healthcare ICT Standardization: Focus on Progress in New Zealand / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: Many countries try to efficiently deliver high quality healthcare services at lower and manageable costs where healthcare information and communication technologies (ICT) standardisation may play an important role. New Zealand provides a good model of healthcare ICT standardisation. The purpose of this study was to review the current healthcare ICT standardisation and progress in New Zealand. METHODS: This study reviewed the reports regarding the healthcare ICT standardisation in New Zealand. We also investigated relevant websites related with the healthcare ICT standards, most of which were run by the government. Then, we summarised the governance structure, standardisation processes, and their output regarding the current healthcare ICT standards status of New Zealand. RESULTS: New Zealand government bodies have established a set of healthcare ICT standards and clear guidelines and procedures for healthcare ICT standardisation. Government has actively participated in various enactments of healthcare ICT standards from the inception of ideas to their eventual retirement. Great achievements in eHealth have already been realized, and various standards are currently utilised at all levels of healthcare regionally and nationally. Standard clinical terminologies, such as International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) have been adopted and Health Level Seven (HL7) standards are actively used in health information exchanges. CONCLUSIONS: The government to New Zealand has well organised ICT institutions, guidelines, and regulations, as well as various programs, such as e-Medications and integrated care services. Local district health boards directly running hospitals have effectively adopted various new ICT standards. They might already be benefiting from improved efficiency resulting from healthcare ICT standardisation.

XDS-I Gateway Development for HIE Connectivity with Legacy PACS at Gil Hospital / 대한의료정보학회지

OBJECTIVES: The ability to support healthcare document sharing is imperative in a health information exchange (HIE). Sharing imaging documents or images, however, can be challenging, especially when they are stored in a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) archive that does not support document sharing via standard HIE protocols. This research proposes a standard-compliant imaging gateway that enables connectivity between a legacy PACS and the entire HIE. METHODS: Investigation of the PACS solutions used at Gil Hospital was conducted. An imaging gateway application was then developed using a Java technology stack. Imaging document sharing capability enabled by the gateway was tested by integrating it into Gil Hospital's order communication system and its HIE infrastructure. RESULTS: The gateway can acquire radiology images from a PACS storage system, provide and register the images to Gil Hospital's HIE for document sharing purposes, and make the images retrievable by a cross-enterprise document sharing document viewer. CONCLUSIONS: Development of an imaging gateway that mediates communication between a PACS and an HIE can be considered a viable option when the PACS does not support the standard protocol for cross-enterprise document sharing for imaging. Furthermore, the availability of common HIE standards expedites the development and integration of the imaging gateway with an HIE.