Abstract
This research uses multiple research methodologies guided by Information Systems Design Theory (ISDT) to design and evaluate a mobile multimedia information system for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). We examined the impact of multimedia information for EMS information exchange and decision-making. A field study was designed and conducted in the Boise, Idaho region for three months to evaluate the system and validate ISDT design propositions. Findings from qualitative analysis illustrated the value of digital images and audio recordings for improving information exchange and augmenting medical decision-making. This paper describes the problem and justification, presents the system design, the pilot test methodology and findings and overall implications and future research directions.
Recommended Citation
Abed, Yousef; Schooley, Benjamin; Murad, Abdullah; and Horan, Thomas, "Using a Mobile Multimedia System to Improve Information Exchange in EMS." (2012). AMCIS 2012 Proceedings. 28.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2012/proceedings/ISHealthcare/28
Using a Mobile Multimedia System to Improve Information Exchange in EMS.
This research uses multiple research methodologies guided by Information Systems Design Theory (ISDT) to design and evaluate a mobile multimedia information system for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). We examined the impact of multimedia information for EMS information exchange and decision-making. A field study was designed and conducted in the Boise, Idaho region for three months to evaluate the system and validate ISDT design propositions. Findings from qualitative analysis illustrated the value of digital images and audio recordings for improving information exchange and augmenting medical decision-making. This paper describes the problem and justification, presents the system design, the pilot test methodology and findings and overall implications and future research directions.