The Role of Simulation in Clinical Information Systems Development

Sanne Jensen, Karen Marie Lyng, Christian Nøhr

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Abstract

This paper describes the role of simulation involving end-users in Health Informatics. Simulation has long been established as a widely accepted method in clinical skills training. During the last decade simulation has also gained a place in the development and evaluation of clinical information systems. Simulation is especially well suited for the evaluation of human factors and organizational aspects in relation to application of information systems. In full-scale simulation tests it is possible to evaluate socio-technical interaction. A near to real life experience can be achieved by creating high fidelity environments. The paper discusses how simulation may be used during the lifecycle of clinical information systems, and the requirements on simulation fidelity in various situations. We recommend that simulation should get a more prominent role in the design and evaluation of clinical information systems.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuality of Life Through Quality of Information : Proceedings of MIE2012, 26-29 August 2012, Pisa, Italy
EditorsJohn Mantas, Stig Kjaer Andersen, Maria Cristina Mazzoleni, Bernd Blobel, Silvana Quaglini, Anne Moen
PublisherIOS Press
Publication date2012
Pages373-377
ISBN (Print)978-1614991007, 1614991006
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-61499-101-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventConference of the European Federation for Medical Informatics, MIE - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 26 Aug 201229 Aug 2012
Conference number: 24

Conference

ConferenceConference of the European Federation for Medical Informatics, MIE
Number24
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPisa
Period26/08/201229/08/2012
SeriesStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume180
ISSN0926-9630

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