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Portable and desktop microcomputers for patient care charting.

S R Ash, D K Ulrich

    Journal of Medical Systems
    |August 1, 1986
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    Portable microcomputers enable healthcare professionals to efficiently manage patient data at the point of care. This technology enhances medical records, improves patient outcomes, and reduces clinical practice frustrations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Health Information Technology
    • Clinical Computing

    Background:

    • Microcomputers offer robust capabilities for medical information management.
    • Direct data entry by healthcare professionals at the point of care is optimal.
    • Portable, battery-powered microcomputers provide desktop functionality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of portable microcomputers for clinical data management.
    • To demonstrate a cost-effective system for widespread computer adoption in healthcare settings.
    • To explore the potential of computer-assisted medical notation.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a patient-care software package (Smart-Chart™) on portable microcomputers.
    • Enabled data entry at the bedside or exam room.
    • Facilitated two-way data communication with IBM-PC compatible systems.

    Main Results:

    • Inexpensive computer systems are accessible to healthcare professionals in diverse practice locations.
    • Physicians can maintain immediate access to comprehensive patient records.
    • The system supports efficient input, storage, display, and printing of medical information.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized medical notation can significantly clarify records and improve patient care.
    • This technology has the potential to reduce the frustrations associated with medical practice.
    • Portable microcomputers represent a practical solution for enhancing clinical data management.

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