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Technology for Patient Care Assessment, Documentation, and Education
Author(s) -
Cataldo Renato
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
pharmacotherapy: the journal of human pharmacology and drug therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.227
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1875-9114
pISSN - 0277-0008
DOI - 10.1592/phco.20.16.259s.35012
Subject(s) - interfacing , software portability , documentation , health care , computer science , risk analysis (engineering) , compatibility (geochemistry) , information technology , process management , engineering management , business , engineering , computer hardware , economics , programming language , economic growth , operating system , chemical engineering
Computer technology plays a big role in health care systems and information management. As technology continues to evolve, its role will become even more prevalent and important. Among the trends seen in technology products are better integration and compatibility of systems and accessories, enhanced performance and speed, smaller size and portability, improved user‐friendliness, and affordability. All of these trends favor increased use in the health care environment. Selection of a product requires consideration of the desired goals and needs. An assessment should be made of existing technologies, particularly if interfacing will be required. Furthermore, most products have a life of only 10–18 months due to the rapid development of newer and better technologies.