A qualitative comparison of paper flowsheets vs a computer-based clinical information system.
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Abstract
Demonstrating the value of computerized clinical information systems (CIS) relative to its cost has been difficult. Decreased mortality in the intensive care unit or a reduction in nursing staff have not been apparent, but CIS does lead to a significant improvement in documentation over handwritten flowsheets, both in volume and accuracy. This may have a medicolegal and quality assurance impact, as well as enhancing patient care.
Medical subject headings
- Burn Units
- Hospital Information Systems
- Monitoring, Physiologic
- Nursing Records