Uses of computer in hospitals and community.ppt

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1. Uses of computer in hospitals
and community
Presented by:
P. Santhi,
M.Sc.(N) II Year

2. INTRODUCTION
Computers influence every sphere of
human activity and bring in many changes in
industry, education, health care, scientific
research, social science, law and even in arts,
music and painting. In India the impact of
computer technology can be felt only in certain
fields whereas in developed countries
computers have become part of every man's
life. Computers can perform a wide range of
activities that save time and help Nurses
provide quality nursing care

3. TERMINOLOGIES
A PROGRAM -is a set of instructions to the
computer
COMPUTER -is a device used for data
processing. Computing involves entering (or
feeding) the information (raw data) in a
predetermined form, manipulating the data
according to laid down rules and presenting the
processes information back to the user.
APPLICATION-any specific task performed by
the computer such as processing the files of a
company or writing the letter.

4. contd..
COMPUTER SOFTWARE -Computer programs, also
called applications or software, instruct the hardware to
perform certain tasks. The most commonly used software
programs are word processors, databases, spreadsheets,
utilities such as communications and presentation graphics
programs.
APPLICATION SOFTWARE –It is the software which is
designed for solving a particular problem and it is intended
for those users which so not know much about the
computer but are interested to just utilize it to get their work
done.
APPLICATION PACKAGE –is the set of programs or
routines developed for some particular purpose such as
Sales and Distributor package or Payroll Processing
System.

5. Contd..
DATA: a collection of facts in raw form that
become information of some use after proper
organization and processing.
DATA BASE: a set of interrelated records stored in
a manner that multiple applications can have
access to some file without modification and easy
to grow in future thus reducing the redundancy.
DATA PROCESSING: the use of computer and its
peripheral devices to process, sort, classify,
summarize and to perform a series of operations
then on data to convert it from the raw form to
useful meaningful information.

6. Contd..
MAIN PROGRAM: A program may contain
more than one module. Main program is
that portion of the program which contains
the code to control the achievement of
program objectives by calling the other
modules as required and which is initially
executed at start up time. This is the
program which is called by operating system
for execution.

7. DEFINITION
 COMPUTER is a device used for data
processing. Computing involves entering (or
feeding) the information (raw data) in a
predetermined form, manipulating the data
according to laid down rules and presenting the
processes information back to the user.
 Computer can ‘read and write’ the information,
keep it in storage (memory) and use when
required in computation, comparison and several
other kinds of data processing.

8. PURPOSES OF COMPUTER
Receive & store the information /data
Process the data in the language of the
users that includes making complicated and
large calculations accurately and rapidly
Communicate with other computers to make
a system of individual computers
Make the data available to the users as
when required.

9. NEED FOR COMPUTER
To save time i.e for quick performance
To lessen the intellectual strain
To avoid mistakes
To get the results in a neat printed form
To store data easily.

10. USES OF COMPUTERS IN THE
HOSPITAL
PHYSICIAN ORDER ENTRY
CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM
WIRELESS AND PORTABLE DEVICES
COMPUTER BASED PATIENT RECORD
TELEHEALTH
E-HEALTH
POINT OF CARE TECHNOLOGY
E-MAIL & INTERNET

11. Physician order entry
It is an automated physician order entry
system, enable appropriate providers
(physicians and in some states nurse
practitioners) to enter, edit, schedule, track
and discontinue treatment and diagnostic
services electronically.

12. Clinical Information System( CIS)
Clinical Information System is a
collection of software programs and
associated hardware that supports the entry,
retrieval, update and analysis of patient care
information and associated clinical
information related to patient care.
A CIS can be patient focused or
departmental.

13. Computer Based Patient Record
(CPR)

14. Computer Based Patient Record
(CPR)
 The ideal CPR also called Electronic Patient Record or
Electronic Medical Record (EPR) will support users with
reminders and alerts, clinical decision –support system
and links to medical knowledge.
 Electronic Health record will include all information
about an individual’s lifetime health status and health car
maintained electronically. It permits much more data to be
captured, processed, and integrated which results in
broader information than paper record.
 EHR focus the individual’s health both wellness and
illness.

15. Telehealth

16. TELEHEALTH
Telehealthis the delivery of health-related
services and information via telecommunications
technologies. Telehealth delivery could be as
simple as two health professionals discussing a
case over the telephone, or as sophisticated as
using videoconferencing between providers at
facilities in two countries, or even as complex as
robotic technology.

17. Telemedicine
Telemedicineis a rapidly developing
application of clinical medicinewhere
medical information is transferred through
the phone or the Internet and sometimes
other networks for the purpose of consulting,
and sometimes remote medical procedures
or examinations.

18. TELEPATHOLOGY

19. Telepathology
Images of pathology slides may be sent
from one location to another for diagnostic
consultation. Dermatology is also a natural for
store and forward technology (although
practitioners are increasingly using interactive
technology for dermatological exams). Digital
images may be taken of skin conditions, and
sent to a dermatologist for diagnosis.

20. Teleradiology

21. TELERADIOGRAPHY
The sending of images like x-rays, CT
scans, MRI may be within a building,
between two buildings in the same city or
from one location to another to anywhere in
the world is known as tele-radiography

22. Digital Photography
 In clinical practice the availability of digital
cameras has made recording, viewing, storing and
forwarding the data and images much easier. The
clinical specialties that deal with dermatology,
otolaryngology and ophthalmology, plastic and
cosmetic surgery can make innovative and
improved applications with the use of digital
photography

23. Video conference
Two-way interactive television (IATV), is used
when a 'face-to-face' consultation is necessary.
The patient and sometimes their provider, or more
commonly a nurse practitioner or telemedicine
coordinator (or any combination of the three), are
at the originating site. The specialist is at the
referral site, most often at an urban medical
center. Videoconferencing equipment at both
locations allows a 'real-time' consultation to take
place

24. TELENURSING

25. Telenursing
Telenursing refers to the use of
telecommunications technology in nursing to
enhance patient care.It involves the use of
electromagnetic channels (e.g. wire, radio and
optical) to transmit voice, data and video
communications signals.It is also defined as
distance communications, using electrical or
optical transmissions, between humans and/or
computers

26. E-HEALTH
E-health is a client-centered World Wide Web-
based network where clients and health care
providers collaborate through ICT mediums to
research, seek, manage, deliver, refer, arrange,
and consult with others about health related
information and concerns (Moody, 2005; Conte,
1999

27. e-Learning
E-Learning commonly referred to the
intentional use of net worked information
and communication technology in teaching
and learning.
These also termed as online learning,
virtual learning, distributed learning, network
and web based learning.

28. POINT-OF-CARE TECHNOLOGY

29. WEB AND INTERNET
The internet is a network of networks that
connects computers all over the world or
worldwide computer network. This is also
called as Information Support Highway.

30. USES OF COMPUTERS
Patient
Physician
Healthcare organisation
Pharmacist
Nursing

31. Hospital information system
Patient registration

32. OPD/IPD investigation cases

33. IPD Admission and ward allocation

34. OPE/IPD Report Investigation

35. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION
Medical transcription, also known as MT,
is an allied health profession, which deals in
the process of transcription, or converting
voice-recorded reports as dictated by
physicians and/or other healthcare
professionals, into text format.

36. USES IN THE COMMUNITY
POINT OF CARE SYSTEM
TELEMEDICINE/TELEHEALTH/TELENURS
ING
TELECONFERENCE
DECISION MAKING
MONITORING
USES IN PHC & IN NRHM

37. CONCLUSION
 Access to health care services is a matter of
concern in any developing society. Particularly
among rural communities where mortality and
morbidity rates are high, health care delivery is a
challenging task. Most establishments of health
care systems do not completely ensure access
and utilization of the facilities to the general public.
Information technology helps to get data for both
the health care providers and the public

38. THANK YOU