Novel, Web-based, information-exploration approach for improving operating room logistics and system processes

Surgical Innovation
Paul G NagyAdrian Park

Abstract

Routine clinical information systems now have the ability to gather large amounts of data that surgical managers can access to create a seamless and proactive approach to streamlining operations and minimizing delays. The challenge lies in aggregating and displaying these data in an easily accessible format that provides useful, timely information on current operations. A Web-based, graphical dashboard is described in this study, which can be used to interpret clinical operational data, allow managers to see trends in data, and help identify inefficiencies that were not apparent with more traditional, paper-based approaches. The dashboard provides a visual decision support tool that assists managers in pinpointing areas for continuous quality improvement. The limitations of paper-based techniques, the development of the automated display system, and key performance indicators in analyzing aggregate delays, time, specialties, and teamwork are reviewed. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with implementing such a program in the perioperative environment are summarized.

References

Jan 1, 1988·Psychological Review·A Treisman, S Gormican
Aug 12, 2003·AACN Clinical Issues·Kathleen G Charters
Oct 6, 2006·Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology·Franklin Dexter
Jan 24, 2007·Medical Decision Making : an International Journal of the Society for Medical Decision Making·Deb Feldman-StewartVladimir Zotov
Sep 12, 2007·Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences·Malcolm H Chisholm
Nov 7, 2007·Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses·Franklin Dexter

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Dec 26, 2012·Best Practice & Research. Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology·Rasiah BharathanAra Darzi
Oct 18, 2011·Journal of Medical Internet Research·Calvin K Y ChengEric H Y Lau
Oct 6, 2010·Advances in Surgery·Genevieve B Melton
Dec 17, 2009·The Journal of Surgical Research·Kyung W ParkWiley Souba
Jul 16, 2014·Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing·Mahyar Taghizadeh NoueiSomayeh Ghazalbash
May 25, 2016·Journal of Pathology Informatics·Fawaz HalwaniRandy Giffen
Aug 20, 2015·Anesthesia and Analgesia·Jorge A GálvezMohamed A Rehman

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved