[AC-STB: dedicated software for managed healthcare of chronic headache patients].
This paper examines a new approach to managed healthcare where a network of care providers exchanges patient information through the internet. Integrating networks of clinical specialists and general care providers promises to achieve qualitative and economic improvements in the German healthcare system. In practice, problems related to patient management and data exchange between the managing clinic and assorted caregivers arise. The implementation and use of a cross-spectrum computerized solution for the management of patients and their care is the key for a successful managed healthcare system. This paper documents the managed healthcare of chronic headache patients and the development of an IT-solution capable of providing distributed patient care and case management.
Wallasch
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Klinik für Interdisziplinäre Schmerztherapie, Kopfschmerzzentrum am Sankt-Gertrauden-Krankenhaus, Paretzer Str. 12, 10713, Berlin, Deutschland. Thomas-Martin.Wallasch@sankt-gertrauden.de
Bek
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Pabel
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Modahl
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Demir
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Straube
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D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D017046:Cost Savings; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000191:economics; D019468:Disease Management; D004282:Documentation / Q000379:methods; D005858:Germany; D020773:Headache Disorders / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D006284:Health Plan Implementation / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D020407:Internet / Q000191:economics; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000191:economics; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000191:economics; D012984:Software