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1Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola University of Chicago.
Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 11, 1992
Summary
The Patient Information Protocol System (PIPS) streamlines clinical and research data management at LUMC. This system uses defined protocols to capture and report patient information, aiding statistical analysis and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Data Management
- Health Information Systems
Background:
- Clinical and research data management presents significant challenges.
- Standardized information capture is crucial for patient care and research.
- Existing systems may lack integrated solutions for diverse data needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Patient Information Protocol System (PIPS) developed at Loyola University Medical Center Chicago (LUMC).
- To describe PIPS's functionality in addressing clinical and research informational requirements.
- To highlight PIPS's role in enhancing data capture, reporting, and analysis.
Main Methods:
- PIPS is an integrated module of the Patient Information Management System (PIMS).
- It utilizes pre-defined informational templates called 'protocols'.
- Protocols consist of 'protocol elements' with defined attributes, totaling approximately 3,500 elements.
Main Results:
- PIPS enables selective review and capture of clinical information.
- It integrates with a database gateway for automatic capture of clinical laboratory data.
- Data extraction programs facilitate exporting for statistical analysis.
Conclusions:
- PIPS has been operational for over 24 months with 63 defined protocols (40 for research, 23 for patient care).
- The system effectively supports both clinical research and patient management needs.
- PIPS demonstrates a successful approach to integrated clinical information management.
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