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A laboratory test request protocol system.

D Berry1, W Grimson, S Pardon

  • 1Faculty of Engineering, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland.

Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|October 6, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study developed a computer-based protocol application to streamline clinician requests for laboratory investigations. The software engineering approach prioritized user involvement for enhanced usability and efficiency in clinical settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Clinical Informatics
  • Software Engineering
  • Laboratory Medicine

Background:

  • Clinician requests for laboratory investigations can be complex and prone to error.
  • Efficient communication between clinicians and laboratories is crucial for patient care.
  • Existing systems may not adequately support user needs in this process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a computer-based protocol application for laboratory investigation requests.
  • To assess the effectiveness and usability of the developed application.
  • To maximize the role of the user through a rigorous software engineering approach.

Main Methods:

  • Adoption of a rigorous engineering software development methodology.
  • Focus on user-centered design principles throughout the application lifecycle.

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  • Implementation and assessment of the computer-based protocol application.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful design and implementation of the protocol application.
    • Demonstrated potential to support clinician requests for laboratory investigations.
    • Positive assessment of the user-maximization strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer-based protocol applications can effectively support laboratory investigation requests.
    • A user-centric engineering approach is vital for successful clinical software.
    • The developed application shows promise for improving clinical workflow and communication.