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An Evaluation of Laboratory Information Systems in Medical Laboratories in Jamaica

An Evaluation of Laboratory Information Systems in Medical Laboratories in Jamaica
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Author(s): Donovan McGrowder (The University of the West Indies, Jamaica)and Romeo Bishop (The University of the West Indies, Jamaica)
Copyright: 2015
Pages: 17
Source title: Laboratory Management Information Systems: Current Requirements and Future Perspectives
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Anastasius Moumtzoglou (Hellenic Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare, Greece & P. & A. Kyriakou Children's Hospital, Greece), Anastasia Kastania (Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece)and Stavros Archondakis (Military Hospital of Athens, Greece)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6320-6.ch014

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Abstract

This chapter seeks to find out information on the functionalities of the laboratory information systems available in medical laboratories in Jamaica and their ease of use and the overall performance and satisfaction of medical technologists using them. A cross-sectional descriptive survey involving the use of a 48-item questionnaire was conducted among medical laboratories with a LIS. There were a total of 14 completed questionnaires out of 15, giving a response rate of 93.3%. The findings reveal that the majority of the laboratories have a LIS that provides multi-level security, allows password protection at different levels, maintains a patient database, and generates records. The majority of the medical technologists agree or strongly agree that it is easy to use the LIS and experience improved overall performance on the job. The medical technologists clearly understand the existing features and functionality of the LIS. Additional functional features of the LIS should be customized, and adequate funding is needed, especially for hospital-based laboratories.

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