Computerized patient record system for the glaucoma ward

Abstract

A system for computerized glaucoma patient record, developed from a data base called 'Advanced Revelation', is described. The record is made up from free text as well as from choices among listed alternatives. All data are stored on magnetic media and also printed out on paper in a well disposed and easily surveyable form. Apart from saving personnel and time in the clinical routine, the main advantages of the system is a powerful tool for clinical research. Data retrieval occurs on 'list', 'count', or 'sort' orders, facilitating retrospective studies. The system has been used for over a year at a glaucoma ward (Lund) to increasing satisfaction.

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome and extracapsular cataract extraction

“…However, the information is detailed enough to permit a statistical comparison of cataract cases with and without PES, and the quantity of data makes a computer system necessary. Several other authors have also claimed the advantages of a computer assisted system for clinical research (Seddon et al 1991;Holmin et al In the present study 16.1% of all eyes operated on were PES eyes. The frequency of PES varies considerably in different studies.…”

Cataract surgery Computer‐based registration and analysis of data

“…Recently, Holmin et al (1991) have applied the computer program 'Advanced Revelation' for recording glaucoma patients. There are several other reports on computer programs applied to ophthalmology (Miller et al 1988;Seddon et al 1991).…”

“…There are several commercial program packages which might be convenient for storing, analysing and processing data recorded in the form used in the present paper. Recently, Holmin et al (1991) have applied the computer program 'Advanced Revelation' for recording glaucoma patients. There are several other reports on computer programs applied to ophthalmology (Miller et al 1988;Seddon et al 1991).…”

Implementing Single Source: The STARBRITE Proof-of-Concept Study

“…Technological advances in the last 20 years have the potential to strengthen links between patient healthcare and clinical research. Many authors have endorsed secondary uses of healthcare data, including for research purposes; [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] however, this potential remains largely untapped. Data that could benefit patients, physicians, investigators, regulators, and the biopharmaceutical industry remain sequestered in disparate databases, stored as narrative text, or confined to paper records.…”

“…Large-scale direct use of healthcare data for research, although advocated by many, [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] has thus far eluded researchers. 9 Successful implementations described in the literature 6,26 cite workflow incompatibility, additional research data requirements, and regulatory differences as challenges.…”