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    Computerizing manual medical records is essential for managing growing data. Application generators allow computer-naïve users to create systems, improving access to patient information.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Health Information Systems
    • Computer Science Applications in Medicine

    Background:

    • Manual medical records face data management challenges due to increasing medical practice sophistication.
    • Efficient access to medical information is crucial and necessitates computerization.
    • Existing automated medical record systems often require specialized computer expertise for development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe and discuss the utilization of an application generator for computerizing patient medical records.
    • To demonstrate how end-users without computer knowledge can implement automated systems.
    • To address the unmanageable data volume in manual medical records through technological solutions.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a newly developed 'application generator' software system.

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  • Empowered end-users (clinicians) with no prior computer knowledge to develop applications.
  • Focused on computerizing patient records within the Department of Human Genetics at University of Cape Town Medical School.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated the feasibility of using application generators for medical record computerization.
    • Enabled end-users to create effective automated systems without needing programming skills.
    • Facilitated efficient access to patient data by overcoming the limitations of manual record-keeping.

    Conclusions:

    • Application generators offer a viable solution for computerizing medical records, even for non-expert users.
    • This approach enhances data management and accessibility in healthcare settings.
    • The study highlights a significant advancement in making health information systems more user-friendly and accessible.