Benefits of a clinical planning and coordination module: a simulation study

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Clinical Decision Support Systems
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Digital Clinical Practice Guidelines are prevalent in Danish healthcare.
• Effective planning and decision support are crucial for patients with chronic diseases.
• Coordination between General Practitioners, Community Nurses, and hospitals is vital for chronic care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the potential benefits of a planning and coordination module in Danish healthcare.
• To evaluate the usability and impact of the module among healthcare professionals.
• To identify new potential user groups and emergent benefits.

Main Methods:

• A full-scale simulation test was conducted in the Capital Region of Denmark.
• Eighteen healthcare professionals participated in the simulation.
• The study involved assessing a planning and coordination module within a simulated clinical environment.

Main Results:

• Healthcare professionals demonstrated significant benefits from using the planning and coordination module.
• Unexpected advantages in communication and quality management were identified.
• New potential user groups for the module were discovered during the test.

Conclusions:

• The planning and coordination module offers tangible benefits to healthcare professionals in Denmark.
• The module has the potential to enhance interprofessional communication and quality management.
• Further exploration of the module's application and user base is warranted.