%0 Journal Article %A Hosseini, %A Delgoshaei, %A Maher, %A Haghani, %T Managers' Attitude Towards the Characteristics of Information Systems in Decision-making at Teaching Hospitals Affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences, 2004-2005 %J Journal of Health Administration %V 8 %N 21 %U http://jha.iums.ac.ir/article-1-145-en.html %R %D 2005 %K Information system, Decision making, Hospital., %X Introduction: The ability of an organization depends on the quality of decisions it makes. Information system plays a crucial role in this process. The present study dealt with determining the attitudes of managers towards the characteristics of information systems in decision- making at teaching hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional in nature. The research population included hospital managers, directors and nursing supervisors. Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire constructed by the researcher. Validity of the research instrument was determined by content validity and Test-retest. Findings: The majority of managers (59.5%) emphasized the importace of information systems in decision-making process. Information systems mainly support the problem identification phase (59.5%) but not the implementation of the decisions (8.3%). Information systems focused on financial performance information (36.1). Conclusion: the findings of the study indicated that utilization of information systems could minimize improper decisions and improve quality of services. %> http://jha.iums.ac.ir/article-1-145-en.pdf %P 111-116 %& 111 %! %9 Research %L A-10-3-52 %+ %G eng %@ 2008-1200 %[ 2005