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Computer applications for patient care--an overview.
Journal of Clinical Engineering
|September 8, 1983
Summary
Computers are vital in healthcare, aiding patient care through information processing in areas like labs, records, and diagnostics. Health professionals must master these technologies for future advancements.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Information Technology
- Clinical Engineering
Background:
- The integration of computer technology into patient care is increasingly recognized.
- Information processing plays a crucial role in the patient-provider interaction within healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review information processing tasks involving patient and healthcare provider interactions.
- To highlight key areas where computers are utilized in healthcare delivery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of computer applications in healthcare.
- Analysis of information processing tasks across various medical domains.
Main Results:
- Identified key areas of computer interaction: clinical laboratory, automated multiphasic health testing, medical records, patient monitoring, diagnostic support systems, and medical imaging.
- Demonstrated the broad applicability of computers in enhancing healthcare services.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare professionals, particularly clinical engineers, need to understand and effectively utilize computer principles.
- Emphasizes the necessity for continuous learning and adaptation to rapidly advancing computer technologies in medicine.