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Workload measurement: A survey of computerized data collection.

M Edwards1, M Law, J Mills

  • 1Chedoke-McMaster Hospitals.

Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy. Revue Canadienne D'Ergotherapie
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Many occupational therapy departments are adopting computers for workload measurement data. While most use in-house programs, direct therapist entry is being considered.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Computer adoption in healthcare settings is increasing.
  • Workload measurement is crucial for resource allocation and service evaluation in occupational therapy.
  • Traditional data entry methods may be time-consuming and less efficient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey national occupational therapy departments regarding computer usage for workload measurement.
  • To identify current practices in data collection and entry.
  • To explore the potential shift towards direct therapist entry of data.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was conducted among occupational therapy departments.
  • The survey examined computer utilization and data entry methods for workload measurement.
  • Data on software usage and entry processes were collected.

Main Results:

  • Departments showed an almost equal split between using and not using computers.
  • A variety of software is used, with a majority favoring customized in-house programs.
  • Clerk-based central data entry is most common, but therapist direct entry is under consideration.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational therapy departments are in a transitional phase regarding technology adoption for workload measurement.
  • Customized in-house software is prevalent, indicating a need for tailored solutions.
  • The potential benefits and challenges of direct therapist data entry warrant further investigation.

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