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An automated medical record system for a skilled nursing facility.

P G Weiler1, L Thorpe, R Walters

  • 1Department of Community Health, Center for Aging and Health, University of California, Davis.

Journal of Medical Systems
|October 1, 1987
PubMed
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A new automated medical record system was developed for nursing homes. This user-friendly software efficiently manages patient data, including care plans and medical histories, meeting all project goals.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Software Engineering
  • Geriatric Care

Background:

  • Nursing homes require efficient systems for managing comprehensive patient data.
  • Existing medical record systems may not be optimized for the specific needs of long-term care facilities.
  • Automation can improve data accuracy and accessibility in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an on-line automated medical record system tailored for nursing home environments.
  • To assess the system's usability and its ability to manage key patient information components.
  • To determine if the developed system meets predefined project objectives.

Main Methods:

  • Software development using standard MUMPS (Massachusetts General Hospital Utilities Multi-Programming System).

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  • System design incorporating four data components: text tables, hierarchical problem dictionary, patient admission data, and care plan data.
  • User-focused design for ease of operation by first-time users.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful development of an on-line automated medical record system.
    • The system effectively manages diverse patient data, including text, problems, admissions, and care plans.
    • The software demonstrated ease of use for nursing home staff.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed automated medical record system is suitable and effective for nursing home settings.
    • The system successfully met all project objectives, indicating a robust and functional solution.
    • Nursing home staff enthusiastically received the new system, suggesting high user satisfaction and adoption potential.