Experiences incorporating Tablet PCcs into clinical pharmacists' workflow.
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2005-11-03
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Tablet PCs are portable computers that combine the power of a laptop with an intuitive pendriven interface that have been heavily promoted for vertical industries such as healthcare The authors describe their experiences with tablet PCs used by clinical pharmacists in a large academic medical center A slate tablet with a large screen and wireless networking capability was chosen Tablet PCs were issued to users with a customized pen friendly clinical application and secure access to the majority of available electronic patient information In general the feedback from the pilot users was positive Users reported increased efficiency on patient care rounds they say they reduced or eliminated paper notes and shadow charts from their daily routine However researchers also observed that some clinical practice workflow models or clinicians did not benefit from or were hindered by the mobile devices The department plans to expand the use of tablet PCs through desktop replacement and is developing solutions to increase the applicability of tablet PCs for all clinical models and clinicians
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Facility-based health worker, Efficiency, Workflow management, Planning and coordination, Usability, Acceptability, Workforce development and performance support, Provider work planning and scheduling