Korean J Prev Med.  1998 Jun;31(2):215-227.

A Survey for Computerized Information System of Occupational Health Management at Worksite

• Jo HS
• Ha EH
• Hong YC
• Kim CH
• June KJ
• Park HS

Abstract

In order to develop the computerized information system of occupational health management at worksite, we surveyed actual states of computer use at worksites. We used a self-administrative questionnaire to the members of Korean Association of Occupational Health Nursing(KAOHN) from July 4 to August 21 in 1997. Among the members of KAOHN, 147 members answered. The worksites where they, were employed were very diverse in aspect of jobs, locations, and size. Occupational health computerized system was used at 30(20.4%) worksites among 147 respondents. When they first introduced the computerized system the most difficult problem was the lack of support of manager. The programs that they have used mainly consist of drug management, health examination management, disease management, but the program of worksite environment management have been rarely used. Most users felt that the computerized system was effective, but there were problems in connection within programs. Many worksites have plans to take or expand the computerized information system within several years. It is necessary to develop the effective and integrated occupational health computerized system.

Keyword

computerized information system; occupational health management

MeSH Terms

Surveys and Questionnaires
Disease Management
Information Systems*
Occupational Health*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Workplace*