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A computer-based obstetric data retrieval system.

J Seitchik, C E Gibbs, B A Maaskant

    American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |November 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new computer system allows doctors to easily access obstetric patient data for better outcomes. This system requires minimal training and provides rapid data recall without needing computer specialists.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Health Information Systems

    Background:

    • Physician access to patient data is crucial for clinical decision-making.
    • Current systems may require extensive training or specialist support.
    • Efficient data retrieval can improve patient care and research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a computer-based obstetric patient data retrieval system.
    • To enable physicians with no prior computer experience to access patient data.
    • To highlight the system's advantages and disadvantages.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a user-friendly, computer-based data retrieval system.
    • Focus on minimal physician instruction and ease of use.
    • Data retrieval for individual patients and defined subsets.

    Main Results:

    • Physicians with no computer experience can access the patient database.
    • Minimal physician instruction is required for system use.
    • Rapid recall of individual patient data is achieved.
    • The system facilitates examination of maternal and neonatal outcomes for specific patient subsets.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed system offers significant advantages for obstetric data management.
    • Ease of use and rapid data access empower physicians.
    • System costs and lack of integration with business office data are noted limitations.

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