title: Data entry in computer-based care planning.
abstract: If computer-based care planning is to be acceptable to nurses, they must be able to enter care plans in a flexible and intuitive manner that does not distort their observations about the patient. The limitations of existing computer-based data entry techniques are discussed. A novel method of data entry called Predictive Data Entry is presented, and the underlying model of nursing terminology which supports it is described. The results of user evaluations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Computing, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Heathfield
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kirby
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Hardiker
mesh_terms: D003658:Decision Making, Computer-Assisted; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D006801:Humans; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014584:User-Computer Interface