A clinical research data base system for the Apple IIe/IIc.

Area of Science:

• Medical Informatics
• Clinical Research Data Management

Background:

• Patient visit data, particularly for medical procedures, requires efficient management for clinical research.
• Current documentation methods may lack standardization and efficient retrieval capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a database program designed for managing patient visit data, especially for medical procedures.
• To enhance clinical research by providing standardized data collection and efficient information retrieval.

Main Methods:

• Development of a database program featuring a data base template.
• Implementation of a branched data structure with bit-mapped, multi-option data fields.
• Integration of flexible and efficient search capabilities for data retrieval.

Main Results:

• The program facilitates standardized data collection for patient visits and medical procedures.
• It offers flexible and efficient search capabilities, aiding clinical research.
• The system is configured for Apple IIe/IIc, supporting the computerization of medical information.

Conclusions:

• The developed database program serves as a valuable tool for clinical research data management.
• It promotes standardization in collecting and documenting patient visit information.
• The program represents an approach to computerizing medical information, complementing routine documentation.