Related Experiment Videos
Computer-aided risk management--a software tool for the Hidep model.
1Department of Humanities, Informatics and Social Sciences, Karolinska Institute, PO Box 17913, S-1 18 95 Stockholm, Sweden. Uno.Fors@his.ki.se
Quintessence International (Berlin, Germany : 1985)
|June 18, 2002
Summary
A new computerized tool supports the Hidep risk management model for oral health care. This system identifies at-risk patients and facilitates clinical work, improving oral health management.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Public Health
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The Hidep risk management model shows promise in clinical settings.
- A need exists for a facilitating tool to enhance the model's application.
- Current clinical workflows can be improved with better data management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a computerized tool for oral health management.
- The tool aims to provide overviews of oral health status.
- It is designed to identify risk factors and at-risk patients.
Main Methods:
- The system is based on the Hidep model, integrating various examination methods and risk estimation.
- Development involved stepwise improvements and increased functionality.
- Continuous clinical applicability tests were conducted in an international setting.
Main Results:
- The developed software is user-friendly for common dental clinics.
- It effectively handles patient and oral health data.
- The system generates statistics and graphs, identifying risk groups and factors.
Conclusions:
- The computer system represents a significant advancement for clinic-based oral health management.
- It enables management based on local patient data and risk factors.
- Further research into the Hidep model and its computer support is encouraged.