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The computerized documentation of septicaemia.

W R Gransden1, S J Eykyn, I Phillips

  • 1Department of Microbiology, UMDS, London, UK.

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|April 1, 1990
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Medical microbiologists computerized septicaemia (blood poisoning) records to improve patient management and research. This system, developed over 20 years, offers a prototype for other patient data management initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • St. Thomas' Hospital has a 20-year history of documenting septicaemia cases.
  • Manual data extraction from paper records became unmanageable due to volume.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To computerize patient records for improved management and research.
  • To establish a prototype system for other patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • Information from paper charts was transferred to a microcomputer in 1986.
  • New septicaemia case details have been added to the computer file since 1988.
  • Data collection during illness is currently paper-based, with future computerization planned.

Main Results:

  • A computerized database of septicaemia cases has been established.
  • The system facilitates patient management and provides research/teaching material.
  • Limited computerized patient and treatment information is available nationally.

Conclusions:

  • The computerized system enhances the management of septicaemia data.
  • This system serves as a valuable prototype for other patient data management.
  • Further computerization of data collection is recommended.

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