TY - JOUR
T1 - The case for using computers in the operating room
AU - Ball, M. J.
AU - Warnock-Matherson, A.
AU - Hannah, K. J.
AU - Douglas, J. V.
PY - 1986/12/1
Y1 - 1986/12/1
N2 - The largest cost center and revenue generator in most hospitals, the operating room is subject to demands for increased cost accountability and quality assurance. Information technology tools can be incorporated into the operating room and have the potential to positively affect practices there through addressing nursing, administrative/financial and medical needs. Microcomputer-based operating room systems now on the market can provide functions from scheduling and case costing to medical records and market analysis. Of 21 functions identified, 10 can be characterized as mandatory and the remaining as optional. Individual systems offer varied configurations, providing from 0 to 21 functions. These enhanced capabilities for data collection, monitoring and analysis enable health care professionals to provide both better and more cost-effective care for surgical patients.
AB - The largest cost center and revenue generator in most hospitals, the operating room is subject to demands for increased cost accountability and quality assurance. Information technology tools can be incorporated into the operating room and have the potential to positively affect practices there through addressing nursing, administrative/financial and medical needs. Microcomputer-based operating room systems now on the market can provide functions from scheduling and case costing to medical records and market analysis. Of 21 functions identified, 10 can be characterized as mandatory and the remaining as optional. Individual systems offer varied configurations, providing from 0 to 21 functions. These enhanced capabilities for data collection, monitoring and analysis enable health care professionals to provide both better and more cost-effective care for surgical patients.
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M3 - Article
C2 - 3811351
AN - SCOPUS:0022905538
SN - 0093-0415
VL - 145
SP - 843
EP - 847
JO - Western Journal of Medicine
JF - Western Journal of Medicine
IS - 6
ER -