Use of Information Technology In Healthcare Setting

Use of Information Technology In Healthcare Setting

Information Technology is one of the major drivers of the 21st century. It has encroached every aspect of human lives. Information Technology controls the traffic, presents us with the latest movies and TV shows, and even offers us a way to tune out. In health care settings, information Technology is often used to improve the quality of life for patients. With the advent of wearable devices, digital medical records, electronic medication management systems and telehealth services, we are now able to more efficiently provide care while simultaneously ensuring compliance with evidence-based guidelines. Over the past decade, there has been a consistent rise in the use of information Technology in the provision of healthcare, management, bailing and coding, and documentation. The adoption and rise in use of information Technology in the health sector has significantly improved the provision of care and increased the accessibility of medical services to meet the healthcare needs of high-risk persons in low access areas. The growth and uptake of information Technology in health care settings has impacted not just on improved access to healthcare but also on quality of life.

There are various forms of information Technology that are used in the healthcare settings, such as telehealth, remote patient monitoring and wearable devices. In this article, we present a comprehensive review of the various forms and uses of information Technology in health care settings. In particular, we demonstrate the use of various software used in project, operations and information management in the healthcare setting to provide efficient and effective healthcare services.