Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 9, 2026

E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

E-Patient Counseling Trial (E-PACO): Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy

Published on: August 1, 2019

Electronic interface for emergency department management of asthma: a randomized control trial of clinician

Ben Taylor¹, Michael Dinh, Raymond Kwok

¹Emergency Department, St Thomas Hospital, London, UK.

Emergency Medicine Australasia : EMA

|December 8, 2007

Abstract

Objectives:

To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated and dynamic electronic decision support system for management of acute asthma in the ED.

Methods:

A randomized trial was conducted comparing clinician performance using this electronic interface compared with paper documentation in a simulation scenario. The outcomes were documentation of asthma-related information and consultation times.

Results:

Use of this electronic interface was associated with significantly higher rates of documentation in 7 out of 10 variables, including provision of written short-term asthma management plans. After adjustment for participant seniority, there was no significant difference in consultation times.

Conclusion:

In a simulation trial, use of this electronic interface was associated with improvements in clinical and discharge documentation. Further studies are required to test this prototype in clinical practice.

More Related Videos

Symptom Assessment of Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Using an Allergen Exposure Chamber

Symptom Assessment of Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Using an Allergen Exposure Chamber

Published on: March 3, 2023

Related Concept Videos

Asthma-IV: Diagnostic and Management

Asthma-IV: Diagnostic and Management

The diagnosis and management of asthma are comprehensive, encompassing clinical assessments, lung function tests, and pharmacological interventions. Here's an overview:
Clinical Assessment for Asthma:
This is the first step in diagnosing and managing asthma. It includes:

Inhaled Medications

Inhaled Medications

Inhaled medications are crucial for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. They are essential for effective treatment and control, ensuring optimal respiratory health and well-being. Inhaled medication delivers drugs directly to the lungs, providing a rapid onset of action and reducing systemic side effects compared to oral or injectable medications. Three primary types of inhalation devices are used to administer these medications: nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers...

Asthma-IV: Nursing Management

Asthma-IV: Nursing Management

The nursing management of asthma is a comprehensive approach that relies heavily on the expertise and dedication of healthcare professionals. It involves thorough assessment, accurate diagnosis, strategic planning, effective implementation, and diligent evaluation. By meticulously following this step-by-step process, healthcare professionals play a crucial role in providing the best possible care and treatment for patients with asthma, enhancing their overall health and well-being.
First, in...

Asthma III: Clinical Manifestations

Asthma III: Clinical Manifestations

Asthma presents with a characteristic pattern of episodic respiratory symptoms that reflect underlying airway inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucus hypersecretion. Although severity varies among individuals, certain clinical manifestations are considered hallmarks of the disorder and often guide diagnosis and assessment.Respiratory SymptomsA persistent cough is one of the most common early features of asthma. It is frequently dry and tends to worsen at night or in the early morning,...

Asthma-I: Introduction

Asthma-I: Introduction

Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that requires careful management due to its varying symptoms and influencing factors. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The symptom frequency and intensity may vary considerably over time. It is also linked to immune system responses to allergens and irritants, highlighting the complex...

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Using Sydney Triage to Admission Risk Tool With Artificial Intelligence (START-AI) to Predict Inpatient Admitting Specialty for Emergency Department Patients: Single Centre Deep Learning Analysis.

Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA·2026

HIRAID® Emergency Nursing Framework improves documentation for common emergency department presentations: A stepped-wedge cluster randomised control trial.

Australasian emergency care·2026

Abscisic acid: origins and signal integrations in plant evolution.

Journal of experimental botany·2026

The Sydney Triage to Admission Risk Tool With Artificial Intelligence (START-AI) to Support Decision Making in Emergency Departments: Model Explainability and Feature Importance Analysis.

Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA·2026

Conjugates of Heme and Intrinsically Disordered Peptides toward the Development of Synthetic Artificial Oxygen Carriers.

Bioconjugate chemistry·2026

The Role of AXL Signaling and Mutant Isocitrate Dehydrogenase 1/2 in Conventional Chondrosarcoma.

Cancers·2026

See all related articles