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A database for Chinese outpatients with rheumatic diseases
Xinping Tian1, William Hersh, Judith Logan
1Department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Shuaifuyuan 1, Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|September 14, 2004
Summary
A new relational database was developed for rheumatic diseases at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH). This system captures outpatient visit data to enhance clinical research and patient care for rheumatic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Medical Informatics
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Existing rheumatology databases focus on disease patterns or specific patient outcomes.
- China lacks a comprehensive database for outpatient rheumatic disease visit information.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a relational database for rheumatic outpatient visits at Peking Union Medical College Hospital (PUMCH).
- To collect and organize visit-related data for clinical research, healthcare continuity, and teaching.
Main Methods:
- Development of a relational database system.
- Implementation within the rheumatic outpatient clinic of PUMCH.
Main Results:
- A functional database for capturing outpatient rheumatic disease visit information is now available at PUMCH.
- The database is designed to meet the information needs for research, continuity of care, and education.
Conclusions:
- The PUMCH database improves health services, medical records management, and clinical research for rheumatic disease outpatients.
- This initiative addresses a critical gap in capturing comprehensive outpatient data in rheumatology in China.