TITLE:
Implementing of Electronic Medical Record in Pelvic Floor Ward: A Pilot Study
AUTHORS:
Zinat Ghanbari, Nasrin Changizi, Seyyed Reza Mazhari, Tahereh Eftekhar
KEYWORDS:
Electronic Medical Record, Registration System, Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (FPFD)
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Vol.5 No.6,
June
12,
2015
ABSTRACT: The electronic medical record is an essential
technology tool to improve the quality of care. In present study we reported on
the design and feasibility of electronic medical records in Female Pelvic Floor
Dysfunction Ward. Our main goal was documentation with the least possible
missed data, evidence-based decision making, documented active patient follow
up and increasing patient’s satisfaction. The Electronic Registry System of
Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (Vali e Asr Hospital, Tehran, Iran) was
designed in mid 2014 and tested till March 2015. The software description was
designed based on previous paper questionnaire used in this ward. The
electronic questionnaires were filled in upon hospitalization and thereafter
including follow ups. The questionnaire included 10 demographic and 15 main
questions. A digital analog scale (1 - 10) in each part quantified the effects
of problem on patient’s quality of life and also the effects of interventions
as well. Entered information in each step was available for
those with defined access. Reporting design was dependent on the needed data.
Our supervised data entry was a guarantee to the quality of information with
the least errors. Access to all para clinical data made rapid and evidence-based
decision making. Patient satisfaction was achieved because of unified approach.
The most interesting part was access to evidence-based results and data to be
used in research projects. This study showed that EMRs in Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Wards could provide valuable information, improve the quality of care and
increase patient’s satisfaction.