AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Evaluate continuous vital sign surveillance as a tool to improve patient safety in the medical/surgical unit. BACKGROUND Failure-to-rescue is an important measure of hospital quality. Patient deterioration is often preceded by changes in vital signs. However, continuous multi-parameter vital sign monitoring may decrease patient safety with an abundance of unnecessary alarm...

CONTEXT Computerized reminder systems increase influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates, but computerized standing order systems have not been previously described or evaluated. OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of computerized physician standing orders compared with physician reminders on inpatient vaccination rates. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PATIENTS Randomized trial of 3777 general medic...

Exposure to potentially traumatic events is a common occurrence. Most individuals exposed to such an event are resilient or recover rapidly, although some individuals develop psychological problems that warrant treatment. However, a small percentage of individuals seek traditional treatment, thereby calling for novel approaches or methodologies of treatment. The present paper provides a compreh...

BACKGROUND Nursing documentation is essential for facilitating the flow of information to guarantee continuity, quality and safety in care. High-quality nursing documentation is frequently lacking; the implementation of computerized decision support systems is expected to improve clinical practice and nursing documentation. AIM The present study aimed at investigate the effects of a computeri...

This article presents the first longitudinal, quantitative, analyses of the continuing process of computerization in work groups. We argue that computerization should be conceptualized as a continuing process, not the commonly held static view. We also argue that computerization in the workplace is not as dynamic as portrayed in popular technology magazines. Conceptualizing computerization as a...

BACKGROUND Because of their ability to reach a much wider audience than face-to-face counseling or psychoeducation, computer-delivered interventions for risky or potentially problematic use have been increasing on college campuses. However, there are very few studies that examine who benefits most from such interventions. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine if participation ...

Background Potential role of computerized decision support system on management of atrial fibrillation is not well understood. Objectives To systematically review studies that evaluate the effects of computerized decision support systems and decision aids on aspects pertaining to atrial fibrillation. Data Sources We searched Medline, Scopus and Cochrane database. Last date of search was 201...

Background: Plaque psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that has a major impact on patient ́s social and psychological abilities. Preliminary studies have suggested that educative and psychological interventions may be effective in the management of psoriasis. Objectives: To examine the educative and psychological interventions for psoriasis in the last 20 years (1992-2012). Methods: A systemati...

Objective: The objective of this project was to improve medication safety at Kaiser Permanente Colorado (KPCO). Methods: Six projects that included over 400,000 members were conducted at medical offices and pharmacies. They focused on drug-drug interactions, warfarin-drug interactions, dosing in patients with impaired kidney function, prescribing among elderly patients, prescribing during pregn...

introduction: since users have a critical role in the success of a hospital information system, and also considering software companies as information system service providers-not only product sellers, this study was conducted to evaluate the hospital information system (his) software based on user requirements in iran. methods: through a descriptive study, 5 vendors, which had the best selling...