Purpose The study aims to analyze the previous literature on government initiatives implement health information systems (HISs). Design/methodology/approach Proknow-C (Knowledge Development Process-Constructivist) was used in selection of and bibliometric systematic analysis. Findings research identified a portfolio composed 33 articles aligned with theme scientific recognition, as well periodi...

1. What is a Health Information System? 2. Health Information Systems and Health Development 3. The Structure of Health Information Systems 3.1. Data Collection 3.2. Data Coding 3.3. Data Input 3.4. Data Processing and Storage 3.5. System Outputs 3.6. Information Access and Distribution 4. Towards Action-Led Health Information Systems 5. Educational Requirements Glossary Bibliography Biographic...

IMIA Yearbook of Medical Informatics 2010 Summary Objectives: Summarize excellent current research in the field of Health Information Systems. Method: Synopsis of the articles selected for the IMIA Yearbook 2010. Results: Five papers from international peer reviewed journals have been selected for the section on health information systems. Conclusions: The elected articles illustrate how health...