Computerized patient management in a nephrology department.
An integrated approach is described for the computerized management of a nephrology department. On a medical point of view, the system comprises a minimum medical record for every patient, different specialized records and knowledge bases presently covering hypertension, diabetes and chronic renal failure. From a technical point of view, the methodology used integrates data and knowledge management techniques. Various individual reports facilitate patient management. For hypertensive patients, an expert system is combined with the record system. The results of a preliminary evaluation are reported and future developments considered.
Degoulet
P
P
Aimé
F
F
Prinseau
J
J
Moulonguet Doleris
L
L
Devriès
C
C
Kreis
H
H
Marichal
J F
JF
Jacobs
C
C
Réach
I
I
Viron
B
B
D003199:Computer Systems; D006748:Hospital Departments; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000628:therapy; D007256:Information Systems; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D008499:Medical Records; D009398:Nephrology; D006435:Renal Dialysis