Conclusions: After one year of evaluation, we concluded that the tele-EEG system had been successfully introduced into the clinical routine. As a matter of fact, the success of the telemedicine system has led to its widespread use and it has now replaced the conventional EEG service for FHC patients almost completely. (Source: International Journal of Medical...
Online usability and patients with long-term conditions: A mixed-methods approach
Highlights: ? Online informational needs of patients i.c. navigation and content should be met in a personalized way to avoid attrition and to encourage adherence. ? eHealth literacy scale (eHEALS) does not seem to cover all aspects of digital skills. ? Patient perspective is indispensable for usability research in consumer health informatics. ? Mixed social...
Implementation of computerized provider order entry in a neonatal intensive care unit: Impact on admission workflow
Highlights: ? Introduction of CPOE improved pharmacy turnaround times. ? Despite improved pharmacy turnaround, there was no change in the time to the first dose of antibiotics. ? Admission workflow is a complex process, and will require a multifaceted approach in order to further improve antibiotic administration time in the neonatal intensive care...
Implementation of an automated system for monitoring adherence to hemodialysis treatment: A report of seven years of experience
Conclusions: EMOSTAT provides an effective way to re-focus the attention of the dialysis department on the treatment plan and on its implementation. The automatic data collection and the design philosophy of EMOSTAT allowed the routine use of the system. (Source: International Journal of Medical Informatics)