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Computers helping caseworkers: decision support systems

D Schoech, L L Schkade

    Child Welfare
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Developing effective computer-based decision support systems requires significant caseworker input to populate essential databases. This highlights the crucial role of human data entry in technological advancement.

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    Area of Science:

    • Computer Science
    • Information Systems
    • Social Work Technology

    Background:

    • Effective computer-based decision support systems (CDSS) are crucial for modern casework.
    • The success of CDSS is heavily reliant on the quality and completeness of the data they utilize.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the critical role of caseworkers in the development of CDSS.
    • To identify the primary dependency for successful CDSS implementation: caseworker-provided data.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of system development requirements.
    • Literature review on human-computer interaction in social services.

    Main Results:

    • Caseworker effort is the primary determinant for populating the necessary information banks.
    • The system's effectiveness is directly proportional to the caseworker's data provision.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful implementation of computer-based decision support systems hinges on substantial caseworker engagement.
    • Future CDSS development must prioritize streamlined data input processes for caseworkers.

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