title: Bedside computerization of the ICU, design issues: benefits of computerization versus ease of paper & pen.
abstract: This paper describes the design considerations for the implementation of a bedside computer system in an intensive care environment. Specific issues discussed include application design, implementation problems, design revisions, and design solutions. Specific examples of the above issues include passive data acquisition from bedside devices and computer systems, automated nursing assessments, respiratory therapy assessments and integrated reports.
authors.affiliation: Duke University Medical, Durham, NC.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grewal
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arcus
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bowen
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Hammond
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hickey
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Stead
mesh_terms: D003258:Consumer Behavior; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009657:North Carolina; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D012138:Respiratory Therapy