Today emergency management teams highly use internet-connected devices to improve the accuracy an... more Today emergency management teams highly use internet-connected devices to improve the accuracy and immediacy of data collection and sharing. However, most cloud-based data synchronisation models rely on centralised components to share their data between users and do not support situations where the internet connection is unreliable or unavailable. This becomes particularly important when working in disaster-affected areas, where the internet infrastructure itself may be damaged but multiple, offline users are within close range of each other. Peer-to-peer data synchronisation can provide a great opportunity for performing data synchronisation locally between the mobile peers in an offline mode. However, it introduces new challenges in terms of conflict resolution, security and data consistency and integrity. In this paper, we propose a context-aware peer to peer data synchronisation framework for mobile environments when the internet becomes unavailable. The proposed approach introduces novel methods for peer discovery, user authentication and authorisation, as well as managing data versioning.
The effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of health services depends on the quality of data i... more The effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of health services depends on the quality of data in health information systems used by health care providers, managers and decision-makers. The aim of this research-in-progress paper is to propose a data quality framework, method and set of tools to help an information management team at a health care institution to monitor data quality as part of their business intelligence process. The proposed tool has the capacity to capture and visualise different stakeholder perceptions of data quality depending on the user role and the task they are responsible for. This study uses an action case method to develop a prototype of the tool and provide an illustration of its implementation and usage by multiple stakeholders.
Problems with Health Information Technology (HIT) involve human and technical factors with human ... more Problems with Health Information Technology (HIT) involve human and technical factors with human factor significantly more likely to harm patients. A human factor contributing to these problems is cognitive load-the load imposed on an individual's working memory. While the literature explored cognitive load in areas of design and use of HIT, little is discussed about it in the area of training-a prerequisite for competent use of HIT. This study subscribed to Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and explored cognitive load in training on Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems as a prevalent form of HIT in intensive care environments. Designers, trainers, and trainees of instructional materials for EMR systems training in a neonatal intensive care unit were interviewed in an interpretive case study. The preliminary results indicated cognitive load as a recognised phenomenon in EMR systems training but pointed to a lack of awareness of CLT techniques for managing cognitive load.
If different individuals can be shown to behave differently in the presence of the same decision ... more If different individuals can be shown to behave differently in the presence of the same decision situation, then it is likely that there is a link between the unique personality of an individual and the decisions that that person make. Many studies have attempted to manifest individual factors that may affect decision making. If the presence of such factors can be theoretically validated, they can be used as a basis of DSS design. These systems can be expected to provide support that is compatible with the needs of the targeted decision maker. To enable such a systems development paradigm, the effect of specific personality constructs and the methods of extracting those constructs should be articulated. This paper reviews contemporary personality and personality assessment literature and attempts to evaluate whether we currently have the necessary knowledge to undertake the development of decision support systems which can genuinely adapt to the user.
The paper describes the first comprehensive comparative study of undergraduate Information System... more The paper describes the first comprehensive comparative study of undergraduate Information Systems (IS) degree programs in Australia using the model curricula outlined in ACM/AIS IS2010 as a reference point. The study had three broad aims: 1) to compare the Australian IS curriculum with that of other major IS education systems internationally, 2) to identify what subject areas are considered mandatory and what are considered optional in Australian IS programs, and 3) to understand if the host academic division within different disciplines (e.g. Business or Science/Engineering/Information Technology) has an influence on the variations in the subject areas offered. In a first phase, 2017 IS degree program data was obtained from university websites. In a second phase, this data was validated in consultation with academic staff from those universities offering the programs. The conclusion is that a high level of adherence to the IS2010 curricula was evident in core courses; considerable diversity was found in a long tail of non-core offerings; and the location of the host academic unit within Business or Science/Engineering/Technology influenced the subject areas offered.
Today emergency management teams highly use internet-connected devices to improve the accuracy an... more Today emergency management teams highly use internet-connected devices to improve the accuracy and immediacy of data collection and sharing. However, most cloud-based data synchronisation models rely on centralised components to share their data between users and do not support situations where the internet connection is unreliable or unavailable. This becomes particularly important when working in disaster-affected areas, where the internet infrastructure itself may be damaged but multiple, offline users are within close range of each other. Peer-to-peer data synchronisation can provide a great opportunity for performing data synchronisation locally between the mobile peers in an offline mode. However, it introduces new challenges in terms of conflict resolution, security and data consistency and integrity. In this paper, we propose a context-aware peer to peer data synchronisation framework for mobile environments when the internet becomes unavailable. The proposed approach introduces novel methods for peer discovery, user authentication and authorisation, as well as managing data versioning.
The effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of health services depends on the quality of data i... more The effectiveness, efficiency and reliability of health services depends on the quality of data in health information systems used by health care providers, managers and decision-makers. The aim of this research-in-progress paper is to propose a data quality framework, method and set of tools to help an information management team at a health care institution to monitor data quality as part of their business intelligence process. The proposed tool has the capacity to capture and visualise different stakeholder perceptions of data quality depending on the user role and the task they are responsible for. This study uses an action case method to develop a prototype of the tool and provide an illustration of its implementation and usage by multiple stakeholders.
Problems with Health Information Technology (HIT) involve human and technical factors with human ... more Problems with Health Information Technology (HIT) involve human and technical factors with human factor significantly more likely to harm patients. A human factor contributing to these problems is cognitive load-the load imposed on an individual's working memory. While the literature explored cognitive load in areas of design and use of HIT, little is discussed about it in the area of training-a prerequisite for competent use of HIT. This study subscribed to Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and explored cognitive load in training on Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems as a prevalent form of HIT in intensive care environments. Designers, trainers, and trainees of instructional materials for EMR systems training in a neonatal intensive care unit were interviewed in an interpretive case study. The preliminary results indicated cognitive load as a recognised phenomenon in EMR systems training but pointed to a lack of awareness of CLT techniques for managing cognitive load.
If different individuals can be shown to behave differently in the presence of the same decision ... more If different individuals can be shown to behave differently in the presence of the same decision situation, then it is likely that there is a link between the unique personality of an individual and the decisions that that person make. Many studies have attempted to manifest individual factors that may affect decision making. If the presence of such factors can be theoretically validated, they can be used as a basis of DSS design. These systems can be expected to provide support that is compatible with the needs of the targeted decision maker. To enable such a systems development paradigm, the effect of specific personality constructs and the methods of extracting those constructs should be articulated. This paper reviews contemporary personality and personality assessment literature and attempts to evaluate whether we currently have the necessary knowledge to undertake the development of decision support systems which can genuinely adapt to the user.
The paper describes the first comprehensive comparative study of undergraduate Information System... more The paper describes the first comprehensive comparative study of undergraduate Information Systems (IS) degree programs in Australia using the model curricula outlined in ACM/AIS IS2010 as a reference point. The study had three broad aims: 1) to compare the Australian IS curriculum with that of other major IS education systems internationally, 2) to identify what subject areas are considered mandatory and what are considered optional in Australian IS programs, and 3) to understand if the host academic division within different disciplines (e.g. Business or Science/Engineering/Information Technology) has an influence on the variations in the subject areas offered. In a first phase, 2017 IS degree program data was obtained from university websites. In a second phase, this data was validated in consultation with academic staff from those universities offering the programs. The conclusion is that a high level of adherence to the IS2010 curricula was evident in core courses; considerable diversity was found in a long tail of non-core offerings; and the location of the host academic unit within Business or Science/Engineering/Technology influenced the subject areas offered.
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