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[Computer-assisted documentation in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: experiences with routine use at 3 clinics]
H Stöltzing1, B Birkner, R Lindlar
1Klinik für Allgemeine und Unfallchirurgie, Heinrich-Heine-Universität, Düsseldorf.
Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
|November 1, 1989
Summary
A new PC-based system for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy documentation improves data quality and user acceptance. While effective, it requires more time than traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Informatics
- Computer Science
Context:
- Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy generates significant documentation needs.
- Traditional documentation methods can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
- The advent of personal computers (PCs) offers opportunities for improved clinical documentation systems.
Purpose:
- To develop and evaluate a PC-based documentation system for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
- To assess the data quality, time efficiency, and user acceptance of the new system in a clinical setting.
Summary:
- A PC-based system using dBASE III was developed for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy documentation.
- The system features menu-driven input, automatic report generation, and data retrieval.
- Routine use in three hospitals demonstrated good data completeness, adequate terminology, and satisfactory reliability and validity.
- User acceptance was generally positive, though time effort increased compared to conventional methods.
Impact:
- The study highlights the potential of PC-aided systems to enhance the quality and accessibility of endoscopic documentation.
- Findings suggest that while user acceptance is high, workflow optimization is necessary to address increased time demands.
- This research provides insights into the practical implementation and evaluation of health informatics solutions in clinical practice.