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Databases for psychiatrists

M D McGee1

  • 1Psych Solutions, Wenham, Mass., USA.

Harvard Review of Psychiatry
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
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Psychiatrists can leverage advances in computer technology and databases for improved data management. This paper explores database applications, principles, and available tools for psychiatric practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Computer Science
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Computer technology advances have increased database accessibility and utility in psychiatry.
  • Growing expectations from accrediting agencies and payers necessitate robust data management skills for psychiatrists.
  • Effective management of outcome and utilization data is becoming crucial for psychiatric practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of database applications in psychiatry.
  • To describe the fundamental principles and features of relational databases.
  • To review available database-development packages for psychiatrists.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of database applications in psychiatry.
  • Explanation of relational database concepts.

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  • Survey of current database software features relevant to psychiatric use.

    • Main Results:

    • Databases offer significant opportunities and benefits for psychiatrists.
    • Understanding relational database principles is key to effective implementation.
    • Various database-development packages are available to support psychiatric data management.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychiatrists need to develop capacity in managing outcome and utilization data using databases.
    • Familiarity with database principles and available tools can enhance psychiatric practice.
    • Adoption of database technology is essential for meeting external expectations and improving patient care.