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The computerization of the patient education process.

K K Schofer¹, C J Ward

¹University Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, Missouri.

Computers in Nursing

|May 1, 1990

Summary

A new online system improves patient education material management. This system offers indexing, ordering, and documentation features, enhancing user-friendliness and data tracking for healthcare providers.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Medical Documentation Systems
Patient Education Technology

Background:

Effective management of patient education materials is crucial for healthcare delivery.
Existing systems often lack integrated indexing, ordering, and documentation functionalities.
Nursing staff input is vital for developing user-centered healthcare IT solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the development and features of an online computer system for patient education materials.
To enhance the efficiency of indexing, ordering, and documenting educational resources.
To improve the user-friendliness and documentation capabilities of the system through iterative revisions.

Main Methods:

Development of an integrated online computer system.
Inclusion of features such as material indexing, patient data management, and order entry.
Incorporation of annotated briefs, inventory records, and summation report generation.
Iterative system refinement based on feedback from nursing staff.

Main Results:

The system provides a comprehensive index of all patient education materials.
It facilitates efficient order entry and detailed documentation.
Features include on-line inventory management and the generation of summation reports.
User-friendliness and documentation capabilities were enhanced through staff-led revisions.

Conclusions:

The developed online system effectively integrates indexing, ordering, and documentation of patient education materials.
The system's design, informed by nursing staff, enhances usability and data management.
This integrated approach supports improved healthcare communication and resource utilization.

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