TY  - JOUR
AU  - Jabour, Abdulrahman
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/9/4
TI  - Integrating Health and Disability Data Into Academic Information Systems: Workflow Optimization Study
JO  - JMIR Hum Factors
SP  - e54859
VL  - 11
KW  - disability
KW  - health data
KW  - student health
KW  - health measures
KW  - disability data
KW  - university setting
KW  - university system
KW  - student system
KW  - academic system
KW  - health informatics
KW  - health-related
KW  - health information
KW  - support
KW  - well-being
KW  - user-centered
KW  - data collection
KW  - analysis
KW  - development
KW  - privacy
KW  - confidentiality
KW  - timely communication
KW  - task automation
KW  - resources
KW  - quality of life
KW  - wellness
KW  - advisor
KW  - advisors
KW  - support system
KW  - interview
KW  - interviews
KW  - administrative staff
KW  - admin staff
KW  - physician
KW  - physicians
KW  - faculty
KW  - student
KW  - students
KW  - thematic analysis
KW  - focus group
AB  - Background: Integrating health information into university information systems holds significant potential for enhancing student support and well-being. Despite the growing body of research highlighting issues faced by university students, including stress, depression, and disability, little has been done in the informatics field to incorporate health technologies at the institutional level. Objective: This study aims to investigate the current state of health information integration within university systems and provide design recommendations to address existing gaps and opportunities. Methods: We used a user-centered approach to conduct interviews and focus group sessions with stakeholders to gather comprehensive insights and requirements for the system. The methodology involved data collection, analysis, and the development of a suggested workflow. Results: The findings of this study revealed the shortcomings in the current process of handling health and disability data within university information systems. In our results, we discuss some requirements identified for integrating health-related information into student information systems, such as privacy and confidentiality, timely communication, task automation, and disability resources. We propose a workflow that separates the process into 2 distinct components: a health and disability system and measures of quality of life and wellness. The proposed workflow highlights the vital role of academic advisors in facilitating support and enhancing coordination among stakeholders. Conclusions: To streamline the workflow, it is vital to have effective coordination among stakeholders and redesign the university information system. However, implementing the new system will require significant capital and resources. We strongly emphasize the importance of increased standardization and regulation to support the information system requirements for health and disability. Through the adoption of standardized practices and regulations, we can ensure the smooth and effective implementation of the required support system. 
SN  - 2292-9495
UR  - https://humanfactors.jmir.org/2024/1/e54859
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2196/54859
DO  - 10.2196/54859
ID  - info:doi/10.2196/54859
ER  -