Successful Implementation of a PACS in Tanzania

Song, Jae Woo; Mango, Mechris; Museru, Lawrence; Kesselman, Andrew; Foryoung, Kenedy; Kiloloma, Othman; Goodman, T. Rob; Minja, Frank J.

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2017.01.009

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“…Similar studies have shown the importance of system integration and interoperability as technical factors associated with effective implementation of health information systems. However, other previous studies pointed out several limitations and reported on the lessons learned from their experience of PACS implementation in other countries. For examples, studies reported the problems of transferring data throughout Tanzania and East Africa and transmission of images to other hospitals in Norfolk .…”

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confidence: 97%

“…However, other previous studies pointed out several limitations and reported on the lessons learned from their experience of PACS implementation in other countries. For examples, studies reported the problems of transferring data throughout Tanzania and East Africa and transmission of images to other hospitals in Norfolk . So it can be concluded that interoperability and integration of selected PACS with other available PACS in a region are crucial.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Similar studies 26,39 have shown the importance of system integration and interoperability as technical factors associated with effective implementation of health information systems. However, other previous studies [40][41][42] to other hospitals in Norfolk. 41 So it can be concluded that interoperability and integration of selected PACS with other available PACS in a region are crucial.…”

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confidence: 91%

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Factors influencing the selection of a picture archiving and communication system: A qualitative study

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Bahaadinbeigy

et al. 2019

Health Planning & Management

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Summary Background Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is an evolving technology in health care domains that is used for storage, management, retrieval, transfer, and delivery of medical images. Some medical centers in Iran have installed the PACS in recent years but have not used it appropriately. One of the problems in implementing this system is inability to select appropriate PACS. Several factors are involved in the selection process. The objective of this study was to determine the factors that influence PACS selection. Methods This qualitative study aimed to identify factors influencing the PACS selection. Data were collected through semistructured interviews with 10 experts in three educational hospitals and in the position to make decision for the purchase of PACS. Data were analyzed by the conventional qualitative content analysis method proposed by Lundman and Graneheim. Results Analyses achieved 11 subcategories in two specific and general categories that influence PACS selection. The specific category of this study included six subcategories, and the general category included five subcategories. Conclusion The results of this study determined that usability was the most important factor from the perspective of participants. Since the main users of a system have a critical role in adoption or rejection of a system, ease of use (usability) is significant and must be considered in system selection as a significant factor.

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confidence: 97%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 97%