title: The effectiveness of a hospital bedside computer system.
abstract: A hospital implemented a computerized documentation system using planned change. Nursing staff and managers were instrumental in reviewing and choosing a system, and implementing and evaluating project results. The project was successful and raised some critical ethical and legal issues.
authors.forename: R L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Elliott
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Finley
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ramus
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D010362:Patients' Rooms