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Jason Folt1, Patrick Lam2, Joseph Miller1,3

  • 1Henry Ford Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, Detroit, Michigan.

The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 13, 2021
PubMed
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Emergency medicine residents can now log procedures faster and more accurately using a new mobile app with QR codes. This technology improves efficiency and may enhance competency assessments.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Informatics
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Accurate procedure logging is crucial for emergency medicine residents.
  • Current logging methods are often inefficient, leading to underreporting or errors.
  • This impacts resident competency assessment and training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a mobile application for streamlined procedure logging.
  • To leverage quick response (QR) codes for rapid patient data input.
  • To enhance the accuracy and completeness of resident procedure logs.

Main Methods:

  • A mobile application was designed utilizing QR code scanning for patient identification.
  • The app automatically extracts patient data, reducing manual entry.

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  • Users select procedures, with analytics suggesting related logs.

    • Main Results:

    • The QR code mobile app significantly decreases the time required for procedure logging.
    • It effectively eliminates data entry errors associated with manual logging.
    • Improved logging speed and convenience are anticipated to reduce discrepancies.

    Conclusions:

    • Mobile QR code-based logging offers a more efficient and accurate solution for residents.
    • This application can be adapted for various residency programs.
    • It holds potential for improving the assessment of resident procedural competency.