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Using handheld computers to document family practice resident procedure experience.

R Garvin1, F Otto, D McRae

  • 1garvin@fammedspokane.org

Family Medicine
|March 4, 2000
PubMed
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Handheld computers significantly improved procedure data collection for family practice residents, enhancing reporting efficiency and usefulness. Most residents found the devices very useful for daily data entry.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Informatics
  • Family Medicine Training

Background:

  • Traditional methods of documenting resident procedures often lead to data entry inefficiencies.
  • Implementing technology can streamline data collection and reporting processes in medical residencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of using inexpensive handheld computers for documenting resident procedures.
  • To assess the impact of handheld computer use on data entry efficiency and report generation.

Main Methods:

  • Handheld computers were provided to all residents for real-time procedure data entry.
  • Data was downloaded to desktop computers, and resident-specific data was uploaded to devices.
  • Monthly staff time for report generation and resident surveys on usability were analyzed.

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Main Results:

  • 88% of residents utilized handheld computers for data collection.
  • 73% of surveyed residents reported daily use, deeming the devices 'very useful'.
  • Initial implementation cost was $310 per resident.

Conclusions:

  • Handheld computers streamlined procedure data collection for family practice residents.
  • The technology facilitated timely and valuable procedural reports for residents and programs.
  • Additional applications of handheld computers offered further benefits to the residency program and its participants.