title: [Efficiency of computer-based documentation in long-term care--preliminary project].
abstract: In Germany the documentation of processes in long-term care is mainly paper-based. Planning, realization and evaluation are not supported in an optimal way. In a preliminary study we evaluated the consequences of the introduction of a computer-based documentation system using handheld devices. We interviewed 16 persons before and after introducing the computer-based documentation and assessed costs for the documentation process and administration. The results show that reducing costs is likely. The job satisfaction of the personnel increased, more time could be spent for caring for the residents. We suggest further research to reach conclusive results.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Gesundheitsökonomie und Klinische Epidemiologie der Universtät zu Köln. Luengen@igke.de
authors.forename: Markus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lüngen
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rupprecht
authors.forename: Karl W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Lauterbach
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004282:Documentation / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D004526:Efficiency; D005858:Germany; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000191:economics; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000191:economics; D009737:Nursing Records / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards