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A microcomputer-based information management system for a nurse-managed clinic.

L Pulliam1

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Delaware, Newark 19716.

Computers in Nursing
|May 1, 1992
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A nurse-managed health center developed the Nurse Education Link to Aged Center (NELAC) system for efficient client care. This microcomputer-based system improves self-care, clinical experience matching, and data reporting for research.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Nurse-managed health centers play a vital role in community healthcare delivery.
  • Efficient information management systems are crucial for optimizing clinic operations and patient care.
  • Integrating technology can enhance the self-care philosophy in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and implement a microcomputer-based information management system for a nurse-managed health care center.
  • To support the center's philosophy of promoting client self-care.
  • To streamline clinic activities, including client-nurse matching, follow-up care, record maintenance, and research data collection.

Main Methods:

  • A project team designed and utilized a microcomputer-based system.

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  • Commercial software (dBase III Plus) was employed for programming.
  • The system, named Nurse Education Link to Aged Center (NELAC), was implemented to manage clinic activities.

    • Main Results:

    • The NELAC system facilitated the matching of student nurses with clients for clinical experiences.
    • An efficient reminder system was established to enhance client follow-up care.
    • The system enabled the maintenance of longitudinal client records and the production of service activity reports.
    • Aggregate data for research purposes were successfully provided.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed microcomputer-based system effectively supports the operational and philosophical goals of the nurse-managed health center.
    • NELAC enhances efficiency in client management, clinical education, and data utilization for research.
    • Information management systems are valuable tools for improving self-care and overall healthcare delivery in community settings.