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Use of the PDQ system in a clinical setting
J J Angier1, S L Beck, H J Eyre
1Angier Associates, Seattle, WA 91803.
Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Physician Data Query (PDQ), a cancer database, was evaluated as a clinical resource on an oncology unit. Findings show PDQ is a valuable educational and clinical tool, impacting patient care.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Access to up-to-date cancer information is crucial for effective clinical decision-making.
- Physician Data Query (PDQ) is a comprehensive, user-friendly cancer database.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utility of PDQ as a clinical information resource within an oncology unit.
- To assess healthcare professionals' perceptions of PDQ's usefulness in patient care.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study was conducted over one month on an oncology unit.
- Twenty-nine participants (faculty, fellows, residents, interns, medical students, pharmacists, nurses) were included.
- PDQ was accessible 24/7 via microcomputer; participants received training and used it based on clinical needs.
Main Results:
- 51% of participants used PDQ an average of 2.4 times.
- Medical trainees were the heaviest users (78%), followed by nurses (39%).
- Over half of PDQ users reported a positive impact on clinical care.
Conclusions:
- PDQ serves as an effective educational and clinical resource on oncology units.
- Integrating PDQ enhances the quality of patient care through readily available cancer information.
- The study supports the continued use and accessibility of PDQ in clinical oncology settings.