The role of health information management professionals in the use of geographical information system in quality patient care (case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi) Department: Health Information Management By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7401 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis mixed-methods study explored the current and future roles of Health Information Management (HIM) professionals in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for quality patient care. Specific objectives were to identify GIS benefits for quality care, examine factors affecting GIS use at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, and address the financial implications of GIS hardware and software. Questionnaires collected data on GIS use and impacts. Hypotheses testing showed significant relationships between HIM professionals’ GIS use and quality care. Of 62 respondents, 64.5% currently use GIS all agreed GIS impacts care quality. However, only 80.6% have qualified GIS staff 19.4% lack properly trained personnel. Although few HIM professionals presently use GIS or receive GIS training, interest is strong for the future. Recommendations include: improving healthcare financing for economic development establishing hospital protocols for GIS data and service quality collaborating between Nigeria’s National Health Policy and State Government on GIS implementation of health strategies employing qualified HIM staff to manage GIS use and providing regular GIS seminars, workshops and training to improve efficiency. In conclusion, GIS offers benefits for patient care quality and HIM professionals see growing roles in applying this technology. Strategic investments in equipment, software, and HIM staff with GIS skills will maximize the quality of care advances from GIS adoption. Partnerships between healthcare administration and government policymakers can propel the standardized GIS integration necessary for consistent care quality improvements nationwide....Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state