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Evaluation of a computer-based clinical reference library in an ICU.

P W Burridge, E N Skakun, E G King

    Critical Care Medicine
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    A computer-based clinical reference library (CRL) significantly improved medical knowledge for students and residents. However, nurses expressed negative views, impacting their CRL usage.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Clinical Decision Support Systems
    • Health Sciences Education

    Background:

    • A computer-based clinical reference library (CRL) was developed as part of a patient data management system for an intensive care unit (ICU).
    • The CRL aimed to provide accessible medical information through various modules.
    • The system was implemented in a 10-bed ICU at the University of Alberta Hospital.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the CRL in enhancing medical knowledge acquisition.
    • To assess user experiences and usage patterns among different healthcare professionals.
    • To determine the impact of the CRL on continuing medical education and problem-solving.

    Main Methods:

    • A non-randomized pretest/post-test, control-experimental research design was employed.

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  • Medical students, residents, and nurses were the study participants.
  • Knowledge gain was measured through pre- and post-exposure assessments.

    • Main Results:

    • Medical students and residents demonstrated significantly greater knowledge acquisition after using the CRL compared to a control group.
    • Medical students and residents utilized the CRL for continuing education and problem-solving.
    • Nurses reported negative perceptions of the overall patient data management system, leading to low CRL adoption.

    Conclusions:

    • The CRL is an effective tool for enhancing medical knowledge among students and residents.
    • User acceptance and integration into clinical workflows are critical for the success of such systems.
    • Addressing user concerns, particularly among nursing staff, is essential for broader adoption and impact.