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Proceedings. Symposium on Computer Applications in Medical Care
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Networking medical library resources improves access to clinical information for healthcare professionals. This integration provides immediate access to patient records, pediatric journals, and critical databases at the point of care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Health Sciences Librarianship
Background:
- Medical library information resources are vital for meeting healthcare professionals' clinical information needs.
- Effective knowledge transfer to the point of care is essential for optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance the accessibility and usability of medical library resources for clinicians.
- To integrate a CD-ROM resource library with an existing hospital information system.
Main Methods:
- A CD-ROM resource library was networked and interfaced with the hospital information system.
- Access was provided to clinicians across 21 patient care areas.
Main Results:
- Clinicians gained access to patient records, full-text pediatric journals, and the Micromedex CCIS database.
- Information resources were made available at the point of use within patient care areas.
Conclusions:
- The networked library system successfully improved access to critical clinical information.
- Integration of information resources enhances clinical decision-making and knowledge transfer in healthcare settings.
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