An analysis of electronic document management in oncology care.
In this research in progress, a reference model for the use of electronic patient record (EPR) systems in oncology is described. The model, termed CICERO, comprises technical and functional components, and emphasises usability, clinical safety and user acceptance. One of the functional components of the model-an electronic document and records management (EDRM) system-is monitored in the course of its deployment at a leading oncology centre in the UK. Specifically, the user requirements and design of the EDRM solution are described.The study is interpretative and forms part a wider research programme to define and validate the CICERO model. Preliminary conclusions confirm the importance of a socio-technical perspective in Onco-EPR system design.
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 4JY, UK. thomas.poulter@clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk
Thomas
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Poulter
Brian
B
Gannon
Peter A
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Bath
D000288:Administrative Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003628:Database Management Systems; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D057286:Electronic Health Records / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004739:England; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000458:organization & administration; D006302:Health Services Research; D006751:Hospital Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000295:instrumentation; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009313:National Health Programs; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D013222:State Medicine; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D018511:Systems Integration; D000078329:Workforce