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Integration of pharmacy into the computerized problem-oriented medical information system (PROMIS)--a demonstration
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
|February 1, 1977
Summary
This study explores integrating pharmacy services into the computerized Problem-Oriented Medical Information System (PROMIS). PROMIS enhances patient care by providing direct access to medical data and drug information for pharmacists.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Pharmacy Practice
- Medical Information Systems
Background:
- Traditional pharmacy services face challenges in accessing and integrating patient data.
- Limited direct communication between pharmacists and patient medical records hinders comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the integration of pharmacy services into the Problem-Oriented Medical Information System (PROMIS).
- To assess how PROMIS enhances pharmacists' ability to contribute to total patient care.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of the Problem-Oriented Medical Information System (PROMIS) at a hospital.
- Utilizing touch-screen cathode-ray tube terminals for direct practitioner-computer interaction.
- Pharmacists gained direct online access to patient data and drug information.
Main Results:
- PROMIS facilitated direct communication between practitioners and the medical information system.
- Pharmacists gained direct access to online patient data and current drug information.
- Demonstration project showed improved medical record availability, reduced memory reliance, and provided feedback loops.
Conclusions:
- The integration of pharmacy into PROMIS improves patient care by enhancing data access and drug information linkage.
- PROMIS offers solutions for drug ordering, distribution, and therapy audits.
- User acceptance and implications for pharmacy staffing and practice were considered.