The first picture archiving and communication system in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Changes in the utilization rate of imaging tests in the first year after implementation
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- 作者：In-Chang Hwanga ; b ; c ; d ; 1 ; inchang.hwang@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; inchang83@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Kil Won Leea ; c ; Sang Soon Parka ; c ; Siamphone Chanthanoulayc ; e ; f ; Malouny Sisavanhb ; e ; f ; Virasack Rajphoc ; g ; Mijin Kima ; Somxay Billamayf ; Sommanikhone Phangmanixayf ; Bounleua Oudavongf ; g
- 关键词：Lao PDR ; Lao People&rsquo ; s Democratic Republic ; PACS ; picture archiving and communication system ; KOICA ; Korea International Cooperation Agency ; OPD ; outpatient department ; ER ; emergency room ; ICU ; intensive care unit ; OR ; operation room ; MDG ; millennium development goal ; ODA ; official development assistance ; HIS ; hospital information systems
- 刊名：International Journal of Medical Informatics
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：October 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：94
- 期：Complete
- 页码：31-38
- 全文大小：1435 K
文摘
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The first PACS in Lao PDR was implemented at the Children’s Hospital.
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Utilization rate of imaging test significantly increased after PACS implementation.
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Our results suggest a potential benefit of PACS for quality of care in Lao PDR.
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Benefits of PACS can be realized even in resource-limited settings.