Conclusions: Reducing frequent lab testing and the potential clinical and financial implications are an important issue in intensive care. In this work we present an artificial intelligence method to predict the benefit of proposed future laboratory tests. Using ICU data … Continued
In this study we evaluated the usability of a widely used EHR interface that allow the entry of diagnostic terms, using multi-faceted methods to identify problems and work with the vendor to correct them using an iterative design method.Methods: Fieldwork … Continued
Conclusion: Home care work is increasingly important due to the ageing populations of Europe, the USA and large parts of Asia. Home care work between relatives and home care workers is inherently a cooperative effort, and can be facilitated and … Continued
Conclusions: The UK national strategy to deliver single shared database systems requires tight coupling between many users and has led to poor adoption because of the diverse needs of healthcare agencies. Sharing patient information has been more successful when local … Continued
Conclusions: In this study, EHR systems were perceived to have substantial benefits for care staff, residents and the aged care organisations introducing the systems. The benefits were derived from the nature of the aged care EHR systems, staff members’ continuous … Continued
In this study we sought to determine the characteristics of parents who engage in an Internet-based health intervention for their children (with asthma) and to distinguish parents who engage at the prescribed intervals versus those who engage less often.Methods: N=283 … Continued
Highlights: ? Using a tablet computer can decrease time spent at a computer. ? Clinician’s felt the tablet was easy to disinfect. ? Clinician expectations cannot be met by a change in form factor alone.Abstract: Background: The recent availability of … Continued
Conclusion: Attempts to use telemonitoring to improve the care of patients with chronic diseases over the last two decades have so far failed to lead to systems that are embedded in routine clinical practice. Attempts at implementation have paid insufficient … Continued
Conclusions: The clinical data models and structured data entry templates developed in this study were useful in supporting clinical decision making on pressure ulcer wound management. (Source: International Journal of Medical Informatics).
Conclusions: Nursing models should comply better with nursing practices and support nurses in patient care and interventions. An essential improvement in practice would be the use of specific templates that are easy to apply in specific situations with homogeneous patient … Continued