ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of the study was to develop an initial version of computer software that could assist nurses’ decision making about cancer pain reported by women from diverse cultural groups. This cross-sectional study included two phases: (1) data collection and (2) development of computer software. Data were collected using an Internet survey and e-mail group discussions of 19 faculty members from 10 countries who were self-identified experts in oncology nursing. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The findings indicated ethnic, gender, geographic, and age differences in cancer pain descriptions. Based on the collected data, a decision support computer program for cancer pain management, including (1) a knowledge base generation module, (2) a decision-making module, and (3) a self-adaptation module, was developed. Based on the study findings, suggestions for future research and practice related to cancer pain and expert systems were proposed.

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Screening patients for clinical studies is time-consuming for researchers. Inefficiencies from human-based eligibility screening cause delay in scientific breakthroughs and are costly. We sought to determine the reliability of an automated computer-based real-time eligibility screening tool. A time-motion diary study was conducted in two university-based intensive care units using a cohort-controlled design. Time saved by automated eligibility screening and the positive and negative predictive values of the integrated eligibility screening system were compared with the gold standard of manual chart review. Sepsis Alert and Diagnostic System sensitivity and specificity were 82% and 95%, respectively. Positive and negative predictive values were 87.5% and 93%, respectively. During evaluation, Sepsis Alert and Diagnostic System saved a minimum of 137 minutes for the study coordinator. Sepsis Alert and Diagnostic System serves as a reliable tool for real-time eligibility screening in an intensive care unit setting. Time efficiencies through use of Sepsis Alert and Diagnostic System may translate into cost savings for funding agencies. The concept and methodology deployed in this study are applicable to any facility with electronic medical record capacity, as long as the data within that system are granular enough to support the specific query.

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

From an online survey of current technological capabilities of US undergraduate nursing programs, we found almost universal use of Microsoft Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office Suite software. Netscape and Microsoft Internet Explorer were the most popular browsers for Internet access. The survey also assessed faculty preferences for end-of-life care teaching materials and found that nurse educators preferred simple easy-to-use tools provided on CD-ROM or the Internet, with instructions provided via CD-ROM, the Internet, and demonstration workshops. Our findings have numerous implications for the development of electronic teaching materials for nursing.

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article describes the attempt that was made to fit nursing knowledge into the Reference Information Model developed by Health Level 7 (HL 7 RIM). A part of nursing knowledge concerning pressure ulcer was used to show the possibilities of modeling nursing knowledge, terminology, and information in the Health Level 7 Reference Information Model. The purpose of this modeling work was to allow the integration of nursing information in electronic patient records and to ensure the interoperability and exchange of nursing information.Based on earlier reviews of pressure ulcer literature, an overview was made of relevant variables, coding, and information required for nursing care for pressure ulcer. Next, a use case was made and followed by modeling the required information in the Unified Modeling Language. It is possible to integrate nursing knowledge, terminology, and information requirements in the Health Level 7 Reference Information Model.

ISSN:1538-2931    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID