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Computerized nurse charting.

T A Pryor1

  • 1Medical Biophysics and Computing, University of Utah/LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City 84143.

International Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing
|July 1, 1989
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Computerized nurse charting improves documentation accuracy and completeness. Bedside terminals enhance data entry timeliness and nurse satisfaction, despite a slight increase in time spent charting.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Nursing Informatics
  • Clinical Documentation

Background:

  • Computerized nurse charting systems are increasingly adopted in healthcare settings.
  • Efficient patient care management relies on accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • The integration of technology in nursing workflows requires careful evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the computerized nurse charting programs at LDS Hospital.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of these programs through empirical studies.
  • To assess nurse and physician acceptance and identify optimal terminal placement.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation and utilization of computerized nurse charting programs.
  • Conducting evaluation studies to measure documentation completeness and accuracy.

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  • Assessing time impact on patient care and comparing bedside versus central terminal placement.
  • Gathering feedback on physician acceptance of the system.

    • Main Results:

    • Increased completeness and accuracy in nurse documentation.
    • Minor increase in time spent by nurses on charting tasks.
    • Overwhelming preference for bedside terminals among nurses.
    • More timely data entry and reduced waiting times with bedside terminals.
    • Favorable physician acceptance of the nurse charting system.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized nurse charting enhances documentation quality.
    • Bedside terminals are preferred for improved efficiency and timeliness.
    • The system demonstrates positive outcomes in accuracy, timeliness, and user acceptance.