title: Computer-aided information system to support direct patient care. The application of a hand-held data collector in a department of medicine.
abstract: In the pilot study, described herein, we have tried to develop a computerized system to assist and improve medical and nursing care. Our major goal was to bring the computer to the patient's bedside. This was achieved by a Hand-Held Data Collector, which is easy to carry and operate, and has a big enough memory. In this preliminary study, we have developed appropriate software specifically designed to reflect the daily activities and needs of a department of medicine. Using this software, we have demonstrated that all 'clinical events' and routine tasks of the department can be managed via the Hand-Held Data Collector.
mesh_terms: D003199:Computer Systems; D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012984:Software; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted