Constraint-Informed Information Systems in Space Management Utilization

Declarative techniques such as Constraint Programming can be very effective in modeling and assisting management decisions. We present a method for managing university classrooms which extends the previous design of a Constraint-Informed Information System to generate the timetables while dealing with spatial resource optimization issues. We seek to maximize space utilization along two dimensions: classroom use and occupancy rates. While we want to maximize the room use rate, we still need to satisfy the soft constraints which model students’ and lecturers’ preferences. We present a constraint logic programming-based local search method which relies on an evaluation function that combines room utilization and timetable soft preferences. Based on this, we developed a tool which we applied to the improvement of classroom allocation in a University. Comparing the results to the current timetables obtained without optimizing space utilization, the initial versions of our tool manages to reach a 30% improvement in space utilization, while preserving the quality of the timetable, both for students and lecturers.

10th European Conference on Information Systems Management

The 10th European Conference on Information Systems Management is being held at The University of Evora, Portugal on the 8 /9 September 2016. The Conference Chair is Paulo Silva and the Programme Chairs are Prof. Rui Quaresma and Prof. António Guerreiro. ECISM provides an opportunity for individuals researching and working in the broad field of information systems management, including IT evaluation to come together to exchange ideas and discuss current research in the field. This has developed into a particularly important forum for the present era, where the modern challenges of managing information and evaluating the effectiveness of related technologies are constantly evolving in the world of Big Data and Cloud Computing. We hope that this year’s conference will provide you with plenty of opportunities to share your expertise with colleagues from around the world. The keynote speakers for the Conference are Carlos Zorrinho from the Portuguese Delegation and Isabel Ramos from University of Minho, Portugal. ECISM 2016 received an initial submission of 84 abstracts. After the double blind peer review process 25 aca demic papers, 7 PhD research papers, 3 Masters research paper and 5 work in progress papers have been ac cepted for publication in these Conference Proceedings. These papers represent research from around the world, including Belgium, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, The Netherlands, UK and Vietnam.

Cuidar em obstetrícia com qualidade: operacionalização dos registos da consulta de enfermagem

São conhecidos os benefícios da aplicabilidade da Classificação Internacional para a Prática de Enfermagem, nos cuidados de enfermagem. Tivemos como objetivo, otimizar o SClinico na consulta de saúde materna da Maternidade Dr. Francisco Feitinha da Unidade Local de Saúde do Norte Alentejano, EPE. Para diagnóstico da situação foi aplicada uma entrevista que permitiu identificar as necessidades da população. Foram propostas intervenções de diagnóstico frequentes, necessárias para promover a melhoria dos cuidados prestados e a qualidade dos mesmos. Para avaliação da intervenção aplicamos um questionário. Constatou-se que a maioria dos enfermeiros considera os registos eletrónicos de enfermagem importantes e de muita utilidade, para a atividade profissional e constituem uma fonte de informação essencial que permite a comunicação entre os profissionais de saúde garantindo continuidade e qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem; ABSTRACT: The benefits of the application of the International Classification for Nursing Practice in nursing care are known. Our purpose was to optimize the Clinical System and Nursing health consultation Maternity Dr. Francisco Feitinha Unit of the North Alentejo Health, EPE. For the diagnosis of the situation, it was applied an interview to identify the needs of the population. It was proposed more frequent diagnosis of interventions necessary to promote the improvement of care and its own quality. For evaluation of the intervention, we applied a questionnaire. Thus, we concluded that most nurses consider important electronic nursing records and that they are very useful for the professional activity. They are seen as an essential source of information and enable communication between health professionals ensuring continuity of quality care.

Qualidade dos sistemas de informação no serviço de radiologia do Hospital de Curry Cabral

A preocupação com a qualidade dos serviços prestados pelas organizações de saúde é uma realidade. Em resultado de várias pressões e diferentes metodologias têm sido implementadas nas instituições Sistemas de Informação a fim de melhorar a qualidade e segurança dos procedimentos aí desenvolvidos. A qualidade dos Sistemas de Informação assume um destaque pela sua componente de mais-valia, neste trabalho procuramos avalia-la e verificar a sua correta implementação. A presente dissertação reporta-se ao estudo dos Sistemas de informação no Serviço de Radiologia do HCC, tendo como objetivo principal saber se os Sistemas de Informação, potenciaram a melhoria da qualidade de desempenho dos profissionais de saúde, assim como caracterizar a qualidade dos Sistemas de Informação. Como estratégia de pesquisa optamos por um estudo de natureza descritiva, utilizando um modelo de análise quantitativo. Aplicou-se um questionário elaborado pela investigadora, tendo sido aceites as respostas de 55 questionários realizados aos utilizadores dos SI. De uma forma geral os resultados demonstram que os Sistemas de Informação foram bem aceites por parte dos profissionais deste serviço, existindo porem algumas deficiências que não permite que se atinja níveis de qualidade elevados. Relativamente à formação depreendemos que existem algumas lacunas relativas ao processo de formação dos utilizadores, que podem ser colmatadas por uma intervenção adequada. ABSTRACT: The concern about the quality of the accounted services by the health organizations is a reality. Information Systems have been installed in many establishments as a result of many pressures and different methodologies in order to improve the quality and safety of the procedures developed in such places. The quality of the Information Systems gains relevance due to its “rise” character; on this essay we aimed to evaluate and verify its adequate execution. The present essay is about the study of the Information Systems on the Radiology Service of Hospital Curry Cabral (HCC) being its main objective to know if the Information Systems improved the performance of the health professionals, as well as to point out their quality. We decided to build a study of descriptive nature using a quantitative analysis method. We applied an inquiry elaborated by the researcher and accepted the answers of 55 inquiries made to the SI users. In general, the results revealed that the Information Systems were well accepted by the professionals of this service. However, some minor problems do not allow high standard of quality to be obtained. As regards training we understand that there are a few defaults concerning the process of formation of the users which can be surpassed if using an adequate intervention.