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GPSYCH: Clinical management software for a Geropsychiatry Division
1Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A new clinical management software system for Geropsychiatry offers computerized medical record benefits with low costs. This system efficiently captures key patient data for improved management and research.
Area of Science:
- Geropsychiatry
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Software Systems
Background:
- Academic Geropsychiatry Divisions often face challenges managing patient data efficiently.
- Implementing comprehensive electronic medical record systems can be costly and resource-intensive.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of a cost-effective clinical management software system for an academic Geropsychiatry Division.
- To highlight the benefits of a computerized medical record system with minimal development and maintenance expenses.
Main Methods:
- Utilized brief electronic records combining coded and free-text formats for data capture.
- Ensured fast and simple data entry by physicians during rounds and clerks from encounter forms.
- Designed the system to store sufficient clinical data for patient management and research.
Main Results:
- Successfully implemented a clinical management software system.
- Achieved benefits of a computerized medical record system with minimal expense.
- Facilitated efficient data capture for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Conclusions:
- The implemented system provides significant advantages of electronic medical records at a low cost.
- The software supports effective patient management, administrative functions, and clinical research.
- This approach offers a practical solution for academic Geropsychiatry units seeking digital record-keeping.