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Critical care procedure logging using handheld computers.

J Carlos Martinez-Motta1, Robin Walker, Thomas E Stewart

  • 1Technology Application Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. cmartinez@mtsinai.on.ca <cmartinez@mtsinai.on.ca>

Critical Care (London, England)
|October 8, 2004
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A handheld computer system for logging critical care procedures is feasible but requires ongoing support. User adoption varied, highlighting the need for training to optimize this valuable educational tool.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Assessing the feasibility of digital procedure logging in critical care training.
  • Evaluating internet-linked handheld computer systems for data collection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of an internet-linked handheld computer procedure logging system.
  • To assess user acceptance and identify challenges in a critical care training program.

Main Methods:

  • Trainees used Palm handheld computers for logging critical care procedures.
  • Data were uploaded via the internet to a central database.
  • System utilization, benefits, and disadvantages were assessed via surveys.

Main Results:

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  • All trainees initially uploaded data, but only 55% continued regularly.
  • Technical issues with data uploading were the primary barrier.
  • A total of 914 procedures were logged, with significant individual variability.

Conclusions:

  • Handheld computer procedure logging is effective in critical care training.
  • Consistent user acceptance requires ongoing training and support.
  • The system offers valuable data for optimizing training and documentation.