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4GL ward management system.

J F Brandejs1

  • 1ORA*CARE R&D Centre, Inc., Scarborough, ON, Canada.

Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
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An integrated Ward Patient Management system was developed using ORACLE RDBMS for improved healthcare information management. This system offers potential benefits but also presents implementation challenges in diverse healthcare settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Computer Science Applications in Medicine

Background:

  • Extensive research in computerized information systems across various healthcare services (nursing, inpatient, clinics, labs, pharmacy).
  • Need for integrated systems to manage patient information effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and describe an integrated Ward Patient Management system.
  • To highlight the potentials and pitfalls of implementing such a system.

Main Methods:

  • Selection of ORACLE Relational Data Base Management System (RDBMS) as the design tool.
  • Development of a system compatible with VMS, DOS, and UNIX operating systems.
  • Utilizing ORACLE version 6 on multiple computer platforms.

Main Results:

  • Successful development of an integrated Ward Patient Management system.
  • System compatibility across major operating systems (VMS, DOS, UNIX).
  • Preference for multiprocessor environments for optimal performance.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated Ward Patient Management system represents a mature approach to healthcare data management.
  • Implementation requires careful consideration of associated potentials and pitfalls.
  • The system's adaptability across platforms and operating systems is a key feature.