Journal of Medical Systems

, Volume 30, Issue 1, pp 3–7 | Cite as

Healthcare Informatics Research: From Data to Evidence-Based Management

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Abstract

Healthcare informatics research is a scientific endeavor that applies information science, computer technology, and statistical modeling techniques to develop decision support systems for improving both health service organizations’ performance and patient care outcomes. The analytical strategies include (1) the formulation of a data warehouse for exploration, (2) data mining, (3) the application of confirmatory statistical analysis, (4) simulation via an interface with computer and information system technologies, and (5) translational research. Healthcare informatics research will help to direct evidence-based strategic management.

Keywords

Health care informatics research Evidence-based management Analytical strategies Performance improvement 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Health Services Administration and Nursing, and Director of Doctoral Program in Public Affairs, College of Health and Public AffairsUniversity of Central FloridaOrlando

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