title: Autopage and the use of computer scripts to automate microtasks.
abstract: Paging referring clinicians with imaging results is a frequently repeated "microtask" performed by practicing radiologists. Many institutions use online alpha-paging systems to provide this integral part of safe and efficient patient care. Although sending an alpha-page can often be accomplished within one minute, current tools may disrupt workflow by distracting users with a series of tedious mouse clicks. We describe the development, evaluation, and updates of a portable tool that sends alpha-pages to referring clinicians using two keystrokes. This software integrates study information obtained from the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with an existing hospital paging system.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, 03766, USA, jason.d.balkman@hitchcock.org.
authors.forename: Jason D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Balkman
authors.forename: Alan H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Siegel
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003201:Computers; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D012984:Software / Q000592:standards*; D018511:Systems Integration; D057188:Workflow
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