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S M Powsner1, J C Wyatt, P Wright

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Center for Medical Informatics, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.

Lancet (London, England)
|December 8, 1998
PubMed
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Information technology offers advantages for patient data management. However, successful computer-based records require careful information design, which is more complex than for paper records.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Information Design
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Traditional paper-based patient records have limitations in storage and retrieval.
  • Information technology (IT) presents potential benefits for managing patient data.
  • Concerns exist regarding the successful implementation and adoption of computer-based patient records.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the design considerations for computer-based patient records.
  • To compare the design requirements of digital versus paper-based records.
  • To highlight the impact of information design on the success of electronic health records.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on information design principles.
  • Analysis of case studies on computer-based record failures.

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  • Comparative assessment of design challenges in paper versus digital formats.

    • Main Results:

    • Computers offer expanded design possibilities for patient data management.
    • Poor information design is a significant factor in the failure of some computer-based record systems.
    • Digital records necessitate a higher degree of attention to information design compared to paper records.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective information design is crucial for the success of electronic patient records.
    • Future development of computer-based records must prioritize user-centered design principles.
    • Addressing design complexities can enhance the benefits of IT in healthcare data management.