Two methods for developing and maintaining a database of clinical information on outpatient encounters: a comparison of process, costs, and benefits

L E Rodewald; P G Szilagyi; K D Wrenn; C M Slovis

Two methods for developing and maintaining a database of clinical information on outpatient encounters: a comparison of process, costs, and benefits

Proc Annu Symp Comput Appl Med Care. 1991:124-8.

Authors

L E Rodewald¹, P G Szilagyi, K D Wrenn, C M Slovis

Affiliation

¹ University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, New York.

PMID: 1807570
PMCID: PMC2247508

Abstract

We describe and compare two relational databases that capture and store clinical information about ambulatory patients. One system is based on an encounter form; the other is a "parasite" that passively collects data from other hospital computers. We compare the system development processes, costs, and benefits of these two computerization strategies.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Ambulatory Care Information Systems* / economics
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Databases, Factual* / economics
Emergency Service, Hospital / organization & administration
Hospital Information Systems* / economics
Medical Records Systems, Computerized* / economics
Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / organization & administration
Pediatrics / organization & administration