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Reducing nurses'. Workload using a computerized nursing support system linked to the hospital information system.

C Ito1, I Satoh, H Michiya

  • 1Division of Nursing, Hokkaido University Hospital, Japan.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|December 8, 1996
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A new computerised nursing support system (CNSS) significantly reduced nurses

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Hospital Information Systems

Background:

  • Nurses' workload is a significant concern in healthcare, impacting efficiency and job satisfaction.
  • Existing hospital information systems (HIS) may not fully integrate with nursing workflows.
  • A need exists for integrated systems to streamline nursing tasks and improve data accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a computerised nursing support system (CNSS) integrated with the hospital information system (HIS).
  • To assess the impact of CNSS on reducing nurses' workload and improving efficiency.
  • To determine the long-term perception of CNSS usability and benefits among nursing staff.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a CNSS comprising handheld computers, workstations, a data server, and HIS interface.

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  • Implementation of CNSS in a 40-bed university hospital ward.
  • Pre- and post-implementation surveys of 23 nurses using the system to assess workload and usability.

    • Main Results:

    • Mean time for posting vital data significantly decreased from 121 to 54 seconds (p < 0.01).
    • Positive perception of workload reduction increased from 30% at three months to 70% at five months.
    • Negative perceptions of increased workload decreased from 30% to 0% over the same period.

    Conclusions:

    • The integration of a CNSS with an HIS effectively reduces nurses' workload.
    • CNSS improves the efficiency of data entry and accessibility for nursing and medical staff.
    • Long-term use of CNSS leads to a greater perceived reduction in workload and improved workflow.