An Analysis of Accessibility and Usability in Healthcare IT Systems

This report focuses on the accessibility and usability of information technology systems, particularly within the healthcare sector. It begins by defining information systems, including hardware, software, and human resources, and emphasizes the importance of accessibility for all users. The report highlights the significance of accessibility in healthcare, citing examples such as telemedicine and patient information systems. It discusses how accessible systems facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients and enable patients to access information about their conditions. References include sources on management information systems, healthcare reform, and accessibility standards. Overall, the report underscores the critical role of well-designed IT systems in improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.

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An information system is the academic study of the system with the specific reference to
the information and other complementary networks. It is actually the integrated set of
components including computer hardware, computer software, telecommunication, databases
and data warehouses, and human resources and procedures (Laudon, & Laudon, 2016).
Accessibility and the usability are correlated notions that assist it professional to
concentrate on what it takes to provide system that benefits everyone who require accessing
them. In the context or information technology accessibility refers to making sure that an
equivalents experience for all who need so use a specific system. Accessibility actually means
that all will be able to perceive, gain knowledge, navigate and interrelate with the system
(Professional Architects Australia, 2019).
There are number of application of accessibility in health care. It can help the nurses and
doctor to share the information related to the patient’s condition and medication. It actually
reduced that communication gap between the patient and health care process. Tele-medication is
the concept or system that commonly includes talking to the health care provider via video or
cell phone. Accessibility to the web helped patient to gain information about diseases symptoms
and they can search for physicians in their network easily and contact them (Obama, 2016).

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References
Laudon, K. C., & Laudon, J. P. (2016). Management information system. Pearson Education
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Obama, B. (2016). United States health care reform: progress to date and next
steps. Jama, 316(5), 525-532.
Professional Architects Australia (2019). Accessibility and usability of IT systems. Retrieved
from: http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/architects/blog/accessibility-and-usability-
of-it-systems/