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

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
515979	International Journal of Medical Informatics	2016	8 Pages	PDF

Abstract

The implementation of PACS at the Children's Hospital of Lao PDR resulted in a significant increase in the utilization rate of imaging tests, suggesting the indirect benefit of improved quality of care. Our findings showed that the benefits of PACS can be realized even in a resource-limited country such as Lao PDR.

Keywords

MDG PACs opd ODA Emergency room operation room Picture archiving and communication system ICU intensive care unit HIS Outpatient department Hospital information systems Lao PDR LAOS Millennium development goal Developing country official development assistance

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Physical Sciences and Engineering Computer Science Computer Science Applications

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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

Authors

In-Chang Hwang, Kil Won Lee, Sang Soon Park, Siamphone Chanthanoulay, Malouny Sisavanh, Virasack Rajpho, Mijin Kim, Somxay Billamay, Sommanikhone Phangmanixay, Bounleua Oudavong,