Vitalistic Health Information Systems | A Transactional Analysis perspective of the information dynamics in the South African public health system

Walter Uys

ISBN 10: 3838300068 / ISBN 13: 9783838300061

Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2015

Vitalistic Health Information Systems | A Transactional Analysis perspective of the information dynamics in the South African public health system | Walter Uys | Taschenbuch | 232 S. | Englisch | 2015 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783838300061 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 101560901

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This research sets out to understand the impact of Health Information Systems (HIS) on individuals, organisations and society in the South African (SA) Public Health System (PHS). The theory of Transactional Analysis (TA) was used in order to understand the PHS in SA, and why such systems have the effect that they do. The PHS was analysed as a living system, with a mind and body. By examining the mind of the PHS, a number of Pastimes, Power Plays and Games were identified in which the System is engaged in as a means for individuals to gain recognition, status, power over others, or acknowledgement of their existence. To ensure a positive impact of HIS interventions, the DNA of the PHS needs to be matched based on the pathology evident in that host organisation. This is the first time that TA has been applied in such a way to understand the PHS, and the insights gained may benefit other Developing Countries or PHS wanting to make a positive impact on the PHS, individuals and society.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Walter has gained extensive experience consulting to the public sector in South Africa. This dissertation resulted in a Masters degree in Commerce (Information Systems) with distinction from the University of Cape Town. He is also a private, gliding and paramotor pilot, lives in Cape Town, South Africa and is married to Samantha.

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Titel: Vitalistic Health Information Systems | A ...
Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
Einband: Taschenbuch
Zustand: Neu