title: [Sharing patient information using iPads in the introduction of IT for home medical care-construction of a network for home care].
abstract: In hospitals, information technology(IT)has been a natural part of care for some time. However, IT has not yet been widely introduced into home care. While performing home care, healthcare providers must carry numerous patients' medical records, and are unable to share the information included in those records with other providers. Thus, we introduced the system of sharing patient information using iPads. This system enables access to patient information regardless of time and place. In addition, we can share information such as X-ray images and computed tomography(CT)scans between different clinics. Thus, we are able to give clearer instructions to patients and other providers in a smoother way. This system could be used to construct a network for home care. In the future, we could aim to share patient information within a much wider network, including families and other kinds of organizations, for optimal care. This system will aid in the development of IT use in home care.
authors.affiliation: Moriguchi Kosumosukai Clinic.
authors.forename: Atsutomo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Morishima
authors.forename: Yasuaki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kijima
mesh_terms: D019058:Community Networks; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D006699:Home Care Services; D020407:Internet / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010348:Patient Care Team