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Assessing the problem-oriented approach to care delivery

W C Stratmann

    Medical Care
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    The problem-oriented approach in healthcare delivery sparks debate due to incomplete information. This essay clarifies its philosophy, arguments, and implications for manual and computerized systems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Medical Informatics
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • The utility of the problem-oriented approach in healthcare delivery is debated.
    • Disagreements stem from incomplete understanding of its core principles.
    • Previous assessments of the problem-oriented record have been limited by misunderstandings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the arguments for and against the problem-oriented approach.
    • To clarify misunderstandings surrounding the problem-oriented philosophy.
    • To explore implications for evaluating manual and computerized problem-oriented records.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on the problem-oriented approach.
    • Analysis of arguments supporting and opposing the approach.
    • Examination of factors limiting previous assessments.

    Main Results:

    • Identified a significant divergence of opinion on the approach's effectiveness.
    • Highlighted how incomplete information fuels the ongoing debate.
    • Explained specific misunderstandings that hindered prior evaluations.

    Conclusions:

    • Clarifying the problem-oriented philosophy is crucial for accurate assessment.
    • Understanding the approach's merits and demerits is essential.
    • Implications exist for both manual and computerized problem-oriented record systems.

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