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Machine learning models to detect and predict patient safety events using electronic health records: A systematic review
International Journal of Medical Informatics
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2016
Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hos... more Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hospital information system (HIS). The PIS supports the distribution and management of drugs, shows drug and medical device inventory, and facilitates preparing needed reports. In this study, pharmacy information systems implemented in general teaching hospitals affiliated to medical universities in Tehran (Iran) were evaluated using a multi-dimensional tool. Methods: This was an evaluation study conducted in 2015. To collect data, a checklist was developed by reviewing the relevant literature; this checklist included both general and specific criteria to evaluate pharmacy information systems. The checklist was then validated by medical informatics experts and pharmacists. The sample of the study included five PIS in general-teaching hospitals affiliated to three medical universities in Tehran (Iran). Data were collected using the checklist and through observing the systems. The findings were presented as tables. Results: Five PIS were evaluated in the five general-teaching hospitals that had the highest bed numbers. The findings showed that the evaluated pharmacy information systems lacked some important general and specific criteria. Among the general evaluation criteria, it was found that only two of the PIS studied were capable of restricting repeated attempts made for unauthorized access to the systems. With respect to the specific evaluation criteria, no attention was paid to the patient safety aspect. Conclusions: The PIS studied were mainly designed to support financial tasks; little attention was paid to clinical and patient safety features.
Electronic physician, Feb 25, 2018
Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard... more Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard to the extended use of information technology in other departments in Iran it has yet to be considerably developed by physicians and clinical technicians in the health department. Objective: To determine the rate of use of health information technology in the clinics of specialist-and subspecialist physicians in Semnan city, Iran. Methods: This was a 2016 cross-sectional study conducted in physicians' offices of Semnan city in Iran. All physicians' offices in Semnan (130) were studied in this research. A researcher made and Likert-type questionnaire was designed, and consisted of two sections: the first section included demographic items and the second section consisted of four subscales (telemedicine, patient's safety, electronic patient record, and electronic communications). In order to determine the validity, the primary questionnaire was reviewed by one medical informatics-and two health information management experts from Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Utilizing the experts' suggestions, the questionnaire was rewritten and became more focused. Then the questionnaire was piloted on forty participants, randomly selected from different physicians' offices. Participants in the pilot study were excluded from the study. Cronbach's alpha was used to calculate the reliability of the instruments. Finally, SPSS version 16 was used to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The minimum mean related to the physicians' use of E-mail services for the purpose of communicating with the patients, the physicians' use of computer-aided diagnostics to diagnose the patients' illnesses, and the level of the physicians' access to the electronic medical record of patients in the other treatment centers were 2.01, 3.58, and 1.43 respectively. The maximum mean score was related to the physicians' use of social networks to communicate with other physicians (3.64). The study showed that the physicians used less computerized systems in their clinic for the purpose of managing their patients' safety and there was a significant difference between the mean of the scores (p<0.001) Conclusion: The results showed that the physicians used some aspects of health information technology for the reduction of medical risks and increase of the patient's safety, by collecting the medical data of patients and the rapid and apropos recovering of them for adaptation of clinical decisions.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Jul 1, 2016
Introduction: The pharmacy information system (PIS) is a subsystem of the hospital information sy... more Introduction: The pharmacy information system (PIS) is a subsystem of the hospital information system (HIS). In this study, the PIS implemented in hospitals affiliated with three medical universities in Tehran (Iran) were evaluated. Methods: This applied study was conducted using descriptive method in 2015. The study sample included five PISs in hospitals affiliated with three medical universities in Tehran which were selected and evaluated according to the system suppliers. The data were collected through observation and using a checklist (addressing both general and specific criteria). The content validity of the checklist was approved by 6 experts in the field. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics. Results: With respect to the general features of the systems, only two systems were capable of restricting repeated attempts made for unauthorized access to the system. The evaluation of the specific criteria of the systems showed that no attention was paid to patient safety aspects. Furthermore, it was revealed that there was no connection between these systems and information systems of pharmaceutical companies. Conclusion: Financial aspects were the main consideration when designing and producing PISs and little attention was paid to therapeutic criteria such as patient safety. Efficient and effective use of PISs requires the consideration of both general and specific aspects in the development of such systems.
A preference for educational philosophy and philosophical mindedness among Iranian faculty members at Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Research and Development in Medical Education, Sep 11, 2022
Background: The adequacy and efficiency of an educational system in the academic settings depend ... more Background: The adequacy and efficiency of an educational system in the academic settings depend on the teachers’ philosophical mindedness and the ruling approach of educational philosophy. Therefore, the lack of knowledge about the philosophical foundations of education can adversely affect the educational system. The current study investigates the faculty members’ philosophical mindedness and educational philosophy of the Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on full-time faculty members of Semnan University of Medical Sciences selected by convenience sampling method in 2020. Zinn’s Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory and Komeli’s philosophical mindedness questionnaire were used to assess participants’ educational philosophy and philosophical mindedness, respectively. Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlation coefficients and the regression analysis were used for the inferential analysis. Results: Data collected from 62 faculty members were finally analyzed. It was found that most of them (56 faculty members, 95.2%), had an average philosophical mindedness, and behaviorism dominated their educational philosophy. The variable components of philosophical mindedness (i.e., comprehensiveness, penetration, and flexibility) were not significantly different between participating faculty members from different faculties (P>0.05). The highest mean score of philosophical mindedness was related to comprehensiveness (47.54±4.9), followed by penetration (43.40±4), and finally flexibility (32.38±3.7). Based on the results, philosophical mindedness and educational philosophy are significantly correlated. The regression coefficients revealed that, flexibility affected predicting the tendency towards liberalism and progressivism, among the elements of philosophical mindedness. In contrast, comprehensiveness and penetration affected predicting radicalism. The results obtained showed an average level of philosophical mindedness among the professors participating in this study. Conclusion: The results indicated an average level of philosophical mindedness among faculty members participating in this study. Therefore, courses should be held in their empowerment programs to strengthen the philosophical mindedness of the faculty members. Furthermore, these courses will positively affect educational philosophy. In addition, courses in critical thinking are required. This type of thinking is beyond the ability to solve problems; it gives a philosophical orientation to thinking.
Effects of online social networks on sleep quality, depression rate, and academic performance of high school students
Acta Informatica Medica, 2019
Introduction: New technologies, including health information technologies, play an important role... more Introduction: New technologies, including health information technologies, play an important role in effectiveness of management and nursing care services. Aim: This study was aimed to determining the use of health information technology in patient care management in a case study in Iran. Methods: This Mixed method study was conducted in 2018 in Kowsar Hospital of Semnan, Iran. Data gathered by an observational checklist and one questionnaire included two main parts, one demographic and another assessment of information technology use in care management of inpatients. The researcher prepared the questionnaire and its validity was verified. The data were organized and analyzed in the form of a descriptive analytic report. In the process of data collection, 10 participants including nurses, head nurses, physicians, radiology experts and Information Technology (IT) managers were interviewed and data analyzed using Directed Content Analysis. Results: Nurses were satisfied with the computerized system and believed it can facilitate the affair. From the nurse's viewpoint, the most common use of the Health Information Technology (HIT) were access (observation) of patients admit and discharge information (100%), providing medicine and equipment, transfer of patients (92.3%). The least of them were retrieve of evidence in the care process (0 %) and judgment and analysis of radiological diagnostic procedures (0%). The potential of electronic record is not still applicable. Conclusion: Use of modern information and communication technology in hospitals facilitates access and transfer of information, and also accelerates patient's admission and discharge process, relation between hospital units, providing medical equipment supporting affairs' process and diagnostic procedures. However, modifying organizational policies, improve the infrastructure and enhancing nurses' motivation in documenting nursing reports can be effective in increasing the impact of information technology in care management processes especially in electronic record and nurse's clinical judgment and evidence-based care.
Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, 2018
OBJECTIVES: To introduce the role of online social networks in raising the level of self-care of ... more OBJECTIVES: To introduce the role of online social networks in raising the level of self-care of pregnant women. METHODOLOGY: This was a observational cross-sectional study. Four hundred and four pregnant women were estimated as sample using the sample size estimation of Cochran (confidence level of 95%), among the ones who referred to outpatient clinic and inpatients of Amir Almomenin hospital of Semnan, Iran. The questionnaire used in this study included three sections and the authors developed it after reviewing the related literatures. The questionnaire was tested as pilot on 28 pregnant women which were randomly chosen from Amir Almomenin hospital. RESULTS: Our Study showed that the highest average score of using the pregnant women from social networks was to use the experience of pregnant women who had a child aged 3.46±1.33 and also related to the concerns of the pregnant women due to differences in the information of physicians and social network users 2.67±1.34. The findings showed that there were significant relationships between some of the individual characteristics of pregnant women and their use of social networks (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: According to the findings of this research, electronic communication between pregnant women and the clinical staff (midwives and physicians) through social media requires the promotion of social network use by this group. It thus seems necessary to encourage physicians to use social media to properly monitor their patients' maternal and fetal health.
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2016
Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hos... more Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hospital information system (HIS). The PIS supports the distribution and management of drugs, shows drug and medical device inventory, and facilitates preparing needed reports. In this study, pharmacy information systems implemented in general teaching hospitals affiliated to medical universities in Tehran (Iran) were evaluated using a multi-dimensional tool. Methods: This was an evaluation study conducted in 2015. To collect data, a checklist was developed by reviewing the relevant literature; this checklist included both general and specific criteria to evaluate pharmacy information systems. The checklist was then validated by medical informatics experts and pharmacists. The sample of the study included five PIS in general-teaching hospitals affiliated to three medical universities in Tehran (Iran). Data were collected using the checklist and through observing the systems. The findings were presented as tables. Results: Five PIS were evaluated in the five general-teaching hospitals that had the highest bed numbers. The findings showed that the evaluated pharmacy information systems lacked some important general and specific criteria. Among the general evaluation criteria, it was found that only two of the PIS studied were capable of restricting repeated attempts made for unauthorized access to the systems. With respect to the specific evaluation criteria, no attention was paid to the patient safety aspect. Conclusions: The PIS studied were mainly designed to support financial tasks; little attention was paid to clinical and patient safety features.
Electronic Physician, Feb 25, 2018
Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard... more Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard to the extended use of information technology in other departments in Iran it has yet to be considerably developed by physicians and clinical technicians in the health department. Objective: To determine the rate of use of health information technology in the clinics of specialist-and subspecialist physicians in Semnan city, Iran. Methods: This was a 2016 cross-sectional study conducted in physicians' offices of Semnan city in Iran. All physicians' offices in Semnan (130) were studied in this research. A researcher made and Likert-type questionnaire was designed, and consisted of two sections: the first section included demographic items and the second section consisted of four subscales (telemedicine, patient's safety, electronic patient record, and electronic communications). In order to determine the validity, the primary questionnaire was reviewed by one medical informatics-and two health information management experts from Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Utilizing the experts' suggestions, the questionnaire was rewritten and became more focused. Then the questionnaire was piloted on forty participants, randomly selected from different physicians' offices. Participants in the pilot study were excluded from the study. Cronbach's alpha was used to calculate the reliability of the instruments. Finally, SPSS version 16 was used to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The minimum mean related to the physicians' use of E-mail services for the purpose of communicating with the patients, the physicians' use of computer-aided diagnostics to diagnose the patients' illnesses, and the level of the physicians' access to the electronic medical record of patients in the other treatment centers were 2.01, 3.58, and 1.43 respectively. The maximum mean score was related to the physicians' use of social networks to communicate with other physicians (3.64). The study showed that the physicians used less computerized systems in their clinic for the purpose of managing their patients' safety and there was a significant difference between the mean of the scores (p<0.001) Conclusion: The results showed that the physicians used some aspects of health information technology for the reduction of medical risks and increase of the patient's safety, by collecting the medical data of patients and the rapid and apropos recovering of them for adaptation of clinical decisions.
Machine learning models to detect and predict patient safety events using electronic health records: A systematic review
International Journal of Medical Informatics
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2016
Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hos... more Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hospital information system (HIS). The PIS supports the distribution and management of drugs, shows drug and medical device inventory, and facilitates preparing needed reports. In this study, pharmacy information systems implemented in general teaching hospitals affiliated to medical universities in Tehran (Iran) were evaluated using a multi-dimensional tool. Methods: This was an evaluation study conducted in 2015. To collect data, a checklist was developed by reviewing the relevant literature; this checklist included both general and specific criteria to evaluate pharmacy information systems. The checklist was then validated by medical informatics experts and pharmacists. The sample of the study included five PIS in general-teaching hospitals affiliated to three medical universities in Tehran (Iran). Data were collected using the checklist and through observing the systems. The findings were presented as tables. Results: Five PIS were evaluated in the five general-teaching hospitals that had the highest bed numbers. The findings showed that the evaluated pharmacy information systems lacked some important general and specific criteria. Among the general evaluation criteria, it was found that only two of the PIS studied were capable of restricting repeated attempts made for unauthorized access to the systems. With respect to the specific evaluation criteria, no attention was paid to the patient safety aspect. Conclusions: The PIS studied were mainly designed to support financial tasks; little attention was paid to clinical and patient safety features.
Electronic physician, Feb 25, 2018
Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard... more Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard to the extended use of information technology in other departments in Iran it has yet to be considerably developed by physicians and clinical technicians in the health department. Objective: To determine the rate of use of health information technology in the clinics of specialist-and subspecialist physicians in Semnan city, Iran. Methods: This was a 2016 cross-sectional study conducted in physicians' offices of Semnan city in Iran. All physicians' offices in Semnan (130) were studied in this research. A researcher made and Likert-type questionnaire was designed, and consisted of two sections: the first section included demographic items and the second section consisted of four subscales (telemedicine, patient's safety, electronic patient record, and electronic communications). In order to determine the validity, the primary questionnaire was reviewed by one medical informatics-and two health information management experts from Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Utilizing the experts' suggestions, the questionnaire was rewritten and became more focused. Then the questionnaire was piloted on forty participants, randomly selected from different physicians' offices. Participants in the pilot study were excluded from the study. Cronbach's alpha was used to calculate the reliability of the instruments. Finally, SPSS version 16 was used to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The minimum mean related to the physicians' use of E-mail services for the purpose of communicating with the patients, the physicians' use of computer-aided diagnostics to diagnose the patients' illnesses, and the level of the physicians' access to the electronic medical record of patients in the other treatment centers were 2.01, 3.58, and 1.43 respectively. The maximum mean score was related to the physicians' use of social networks to communicate with other physicians (3.64). The study showed that the physicians used less computerized systems in their clinic for the purpose of managing their patients' safety and there was a significant difference between the mean of the scores (p<0.001) Conclusion: The results showed that the physicians used some aspects of health information technology for the reduction of medical risks and increase of the patient's safety, by collecting the medical data of patients and the rapid and apropos recovering of them for adaptation of clinical decisions.
DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Jul 1, 2016
Introduction: The pharmacy information system (PIS) is a subsystem of the hospital information sy... more Introduction: The pharmacy information system (PIS) is a subsystem of the hospital information system (HIS). In this study, the PIS implemented in hospitals affiliated with three medical universities in Tehran (Iran) were evaluated. Methods: This applied study was conducted using descriptive method in 2015. The study sample included five PISs in hospitals affiliated with three medical universities in Tehran which were selected and evaluated according to the system suppliers. The data were collected through observation and using a checklist (addressing both general and specific criteria). The content validity of the checklist was approved by 6 experts in the field. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics. Results: With respect to the general features of the systems, only two systems were capable of restricting repeated attempts made for unauthorized access to the system. The evaluation of the specific criteria of the systems showed that no attention was paid to patient safety aspects. Furthermore, it was revealed that there was no connection between these systems and information systems of pharmaceutical companies. Conclusion: Financial aspects were the main consideration when designing and producing PISs and little attention was paid to therapeutic criteria such as patient safety. Efficient and effective use of PISs requires the consideration of both general and specific aspects in the development of such systems.
A preference for educational philosophy and philosophical mindedness among Iranian faculty members at Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Research and Development in Medical Education, Sep 11, 2022
Background: The adequacy and efficiency of an educational system in the academic settings depend ... more Background: The adequacy and efficiency of an educational system in the academic settings depend on the teachers’ philosophical mindedness and the ruling approach of educational philosophy. Therefore, the lack of knowledge about the philosophical foundations of education can adversely affect the educational system. The current study investigates the faculty members’ philosophical mindedness and educational philosophy of the Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This descriptive correlational study was conducted on full-time faculty members of Semnan University of Medical Sciences selected by convenience sampling method in 2020. Zinn’s Philosophy of Adult Education Inventory and Komeli’s philosophical mindedness questionnaire were used to assess participants’ educational philosophy and philosophical mindedness, respectively. Pearson’s and Spearman’s correlation coefficients and the regression analysis were used for the inferential analysis. Results: Data collected from 62 faculty members were finally analyzed. It was found that most of them (56 faculty members, 95.2%), had an average philosophical mindedness, and behaviorism dominated their educational philosophy. The variable components of philosophical mindedness (i.e., comprehensiveness, penetration, and flexibility) were not significantly different between participating faculty members from different faculties (P>0.05). The highest mean score of philosophical mindedness was related to comprehensiveness (47.54±4.9), followed by penetration (43.40±4), and finally flexibility (32.38±3.7). Based on the results, philosophical mindedness and educational philosophy are significantly correlated. The regression coefficients revealed that, flexibility affected predicting the tendency towards liberalism and progressivism, among the elements of philosophical mindedness. In contrast, comprehensiveness and penetration affected predicting radicalism. The results obtained showed an average level of philosophical mindedness among the professors participating in this study. Conclusion: The results indicated an average level of philosophical mindedness among faculty members participating in this study. Therefore, courses should be held in their empowerment programs to strengthen the philosophical mindedness of the faculty members. Furthermore, these courses will positively affect educational philosophy. In addition, courses in critical thinking are required. This type of thinking is beyond the ability to solve problems; it gives a philosophical orientation to thinking.
Effects of online social networks on sleep quality, depression rate, and academic performance of high school students
Acta Informatica Medica, 2019
Introduction: New technologies, including health information technologies, play an important role... more Introduction: New technologies, including health information technologies, play an important role in effectiveness of management and nursing care services. Aim: This study was aimed to determining the use of health information technology in patient care management in a case study in Iran. Methods: This Mixed method study was conducted in 2018 in Kowsar Hospital of Semnan, Iran. Data gathered by an observational checklist and one questionnaire included two main parts, one demographic and another assessment of information technology use in care management of inpatients. The researcher prepared the questionnaire and its validity was verified. The data were organized and analyzed in the form of a descriptive analytic report. In the process of data collection, 10 participants including nurses, head nurses, physicians, radiology experts and Information Technology (IT) managers were interviewed and data analyzed using Directed Content Analysis. Results: Nurses were satisfied with the computerized system and believed it can facilitate the affair. From the nurse's viewpoint, the most common use of the Health Information Technology (HIT) were access (observation) of patients admit and discharge information (100%), providing medicine and equipment, transfer of patients (92.3%). The least of them were retrieve of evidence in the care process (0 %) and judgment and analysis of radiological diagnostic procedures (0%). The potential of electronic record is not still applicable. Conclusion: Use of modern information and communication technology in hospitals facilitates access and transfer of information, and also accelerates patient's admission and discharge process, relation between hospital units, providing medical equipment supporting affairs' process and diagnostic procedures. However, modifying organizational policies, improve the infrastructure and enhancing nurses' motivation in documenting nursing reports can be effective in increasing the impact of information technology in care management processes especially in electronic record and nurse's clinical judgment and evidence-based care.
Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences, 2018
OBJECTIVES: To introduce the role of online social networks in raising the level of self-care of ... more OBJECTIVES: To introduce the role of online social networks in raising the level of self-care of pregnant women. METHODOLOGY: This was a observational cross-sectional study. Four hundred and four pregnant women were estimated as sample using the sample size estimation of Cochran (confidence level of 95%), among the ones who referred to outpatient clinic and inpatients of Amir Almomenin hospital of Semnan, Iran. The questionnaire used in this study included three sections and the authors developed it after reviewing the related literatures. The questionnaire was tested as pilot on 28 pregnant women which were randomly chosen from Amir Almomenin hospital. RESULTS: Our Study showed that the highest average score of using the pregnant women from social networks was to use the experience of pregnant women who had a child aged 3.46±1.33 and also related to the concerns of the pregnant women due to differences in the information of physicians and social network users 2.67±1.34. The findings showed that there were significant relationships between some of the individual characteristics of pregnant women and their use of social networks (P<0.01). CONCLUSION: According to the findings of this research, electronic communication between pregnant women and the clinical staff (midwives and physicians) through social media requires the promotion of social network use by this group. It thus seems necessary to encourage physicians to use social media to properly monitor their patients' maternal and fetal health.
Healthcare Informatics Research, 2016
Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hos... more Objectives: In hospitals, the pharmacy information system (PIS) is usually a subsystem of the hospital information system (HIS). The PIS supports the distribution and management of drugs, shows drug and medical device inventory, and facilitates preparing needed reports. In this study, pharmacy information systems implemented in general teaching hospitals affiliated to medical universities in Tehran (Iran) were evaluated using a multi-dimensional tool. Methods: This was an evaluation study conducted in 2015. To collect data, a checklist was developed by reviewing the relevant literature; this checklist included both general and specific criteria to evaluate pharmacy information systems. The checklist was then validated by medical informatics experts and pharmacists. The sample of the study included five PIS in general-teaching hospitals affiliated to three medical universities in Tehran (Iran). Data were collected using the checklist and through observing the systems. The findings were presented as tables. Results: Five PIS were evaluated in the five general-teaching hospitals that had the highest bed numbers. The findings showed that the evaluated pharmacy information systems lacked some important general and specific criteria. Among the general evaluation criteria, it was found that only two of the PIS studied were capable of restricting repeated attempts made for unauthorized access to the systems. With respect to the specific evaluation criteria, no attention was paid to the patient safety aspect. Conclusions: The PIS studied were mainly designed to support financial tasks; little attention was paid to clinical and patient safety features.
Electronic Physician, Feb 25, 2018
Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard... more Background: Physicians need to apply new technologies in ambulatory care. At present, with regard to the extended use of information technology in other departments in Iran it has yet to be considerably developed by physicians and clinical technicians in the health department. Objective: To determine the rate of use of health information technology in the clinics of specialist-and subspecialist physicians in Semnan city, Iran. Methods: This was a 2016 cross-sectional study conducted in physicians' offices of Semnan city in Iran. All physicians' offices in Semnan (130) were studied in this research. A researcher made and Likert-type questionnaire was designed, and consisted of two sections: the first section included demographic items and the second section consisted of four subscales (telemedicine, patient's safety, electronic patient record, and electronic communications). In order to determine the validity, the primary questionnaire was reviewed by one medical informatics-and two health information management experts from Semnan University of Medical Sciences. Utilizing the experts' suggestions, the questionnaire was rewritten and became more focused. Then the questionnaire was piloted on forty participants, randomly selected from different physicians' offices. Participants in the pilot study were excluded from the study. Cronbach's alpha was used to calculate the reliability of the instruments. Finally, SPSS version 16 was used to conduct descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The minimum mean related to the physicians' use of E-mail services for the purpose of communicating with the patients, the physicians' use of computer-aided diagnostics to diagnose the patients' illnesses, and the level of the physicians' access to the electronic medical record of patients in the other treatment centers were 2.01, 3.58, and 1.43 respectively. The maximum mean score was related to the physicians' use of social networks to communicate with other physicians (3.64). The study showed that the physicians used less computerized systems in their clinic for the purpose of managing their patients' safety and there was a significant difference between the mean of the scores (p<0.001) Conclusion: The results showed that the physicians used some aspects of health information technology for the reduction of medical risks and increase of the patient's safety, by collecting the medical data of patients and the rapid and apropos recovering of them for adaptation of clinical decisions.