Author:Kotzé, Paula; Foster, RDate:Sep 2014The development and use of national guidelines for the exchange of patient-centric healthcare data from electronic medical record systems are essential for the consistent and efficient use and analysis of those data. These guidelines must be ...Read more
Author:Coleman, A; Herselman, Martha E; Potass, DDate:Nov 2011This study assessed e-healthcare readiness of rural and urban hospitals in North West Province of South Africa. Outcome of assessment led to creation of e-health architectural framework for e-health solutions. Assessment was conducted in usage ...Read more
Author:Ruxwana, N; Herselman, Martha E; Pottas, DDate:May 2013Although e-health can potentially facilitate the management of scarce resources and improve the quality of healthcare services, implementation of e-health programs continues to fail or not fulfi l expectations. A key contributor to the failure ...Read more
Author:Ouma, S; Herselman, Martha E; Van Greunen, DDate:Aug 2009The use of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) within healthcare can make significant changes in the daily operations of hospitals particularly in the developing world. A technology assessment of five hospitals based within Nyanza ...Read more
Author:Adebesin, F; Kotzé, Paula; Ritz, D; Foster, R; Van Greunen, DDate:May 2014There is growing concern over the fragmentation and inability of healthcare information systems (e-health systems) to exchange pertinent healthcare information that can empower healthcare professionals to make informed decisions regarding the ...Read more