Shipboard Medical Information Systems: Familiarity and Receptivity

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Abstract:

Analyses were performed on the perceived automation needs and current medical department computerization status aboard ships of the U.S. Pacific Fleet to determine if present automation status has a bearing on receptivity to further automation. Current medical department automation status consisted of microcomputers andor the Shipboard Nontactical ADP Program SNAP. Measures of receptivity to department automation included perceived need for automation of reports and composite scores of perceived need for 12 automated medical capabilities. Those ships with the highest present levels of automation were the most receptive to medical department computerization. Lack of familiarity with benefits to be attained through automation was proposed as responsible for observed decrements in receptivity among medical departments. Keywords Attitudes Office automation Medical computer applications Reprints.

Author(s):
Blood, Christopher G. ; Brand, Dawn M.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER SAN DIEGO CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Pub. in Jnl. of Medical Systems, v12 n3 p147-152 1988.
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NHRC-87-31
Task Number(s):
M009505
Project Number(s):
M0095
Monitor Series:
NHRC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*MEDICAL COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, *BIOMEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, REPORTS, MEDICINE, MILITARY MEDICINE, SHIPBOARD, FLEETS(SHIPS), MICROCOMPUTERS, MEDICAL SERVICES, PACIFIC OCEAN, SCORING, OFFICE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AUTOMATION, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, REPRINTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology, Medicine and Medical Research, Radiobiology, Computer Systems
Keyword(s):
*SHIPBOARD MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PE63706N, WU1053
Report Date:
1987 Jan 01