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A computerized system for the evaluation of community dental programs.

D H Leverett, S L Handelman, H P Iker

    Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    This study introduces a low-cost computerized system for evaluating clinical dental program effectiveness and efficiency. The system streamlines data collection and provides prompt feedback, minimizing clerical tasks and reducing administrative costs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Dental Public Health
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Clinical dental programs require efficient evaluation methods to ensure effectiveness and manage costs.
    • Existing evaluation systems can be expensive and complex, posing barriers for publicly funded programs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on a simple, inexpensive computerized system for prospective evaluation of clinical dental programs.
    • To demonstrate the system's capability in assessing program effectiveness and efficiency.

    Main Methods:

    • Data collection via data sheets and Port-a-punch IBM cards for new cases, examinations, and procedures.
    • Monthly generation of interpreted output tables detailing variables like completed cases and procedures performed.
    • Measurement of productivity through monetary constants applied to procedure data.

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    Main Results:

    • The system offers an uncomplicated and inexpensive approach to program evaluation.
    • Monthly reports provide insights into clinician productivity and treatment series completion.
    • The system is cost-effective, fitting within the budgets of most small, publicly funded programs.

    Conclusions:

    • The computerized system provides prompt administrative data, enabling quick problem-solving.
    • It significantly reduces clerical needs and can be implemented on most digital computers.
    • This approach enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of clinical dental program management.