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Can a computer take a psychiatric history?

A C Carr, A Ghosh, R J Ancill

    Psychological Medicine
    |February 1, 1983
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    A computer program effectively gathered patient histories in psychiatric wards, revealing crucial information often missed by clinicians. This method proved accurate and well-received by patients, enhancing clinical assessments.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Medical Informatics
    • Health Technology Assessment

    Background:

    • Accurate patient histories are crucial for effective psychiatric care.
    • Traditional methods of history taking can be time-consuming and may miss important details.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a microcomputer program for eliciting personal histories from psychiatric patients.
    • To compare computer-generated histories with existing clinical records.
    • To assess patient acceptance and the clinical utility of computer-assisted history taking.

    Main Methods:

    • A microcomputer program was used to collect patient personal histories in a general psychiatric ward.
    • Patient responses were compared against records from the psychiatric team.

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  • Discrepancies were investigated through patient interviews.

    • Main Results:

    • Computer-elicited histories demonstrated high accuracy (90% correct, 3% patient-confirmed).
    • The program uncovered significant patient information unknown to clinicians, aiding management.
    • Most patients (88%) found the computer interview comparable in ease to a clinical interview.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer-assisted patient history assessment is a viable technique to supplement clinical findings.
    • This technology can help clinicians focus on the most pertinent aspects of patient care.
    • Routine use of computer assessment can improve the comprehensiveness and efficiency of psychiatric evaluations.