An integrated system for multidisciplinary assessments in stroke rehabilitation

L Kalra, A J Fowle
1994 Stroke  
and Purpose There is increasing emphasis on the use of integrated systems for timely, accurate, and efficient data collection for a range of service, audit, quality, and research applications. The present study evaluates the acceptability and the quality of data collected on a ward-based system over a 6-month period. Methods A multidisciplinary system specific for stroke rehabilitation was used. Members of each discipline were required to enter demographic, medical, nursing, therapy, and
more » ... ocial data as appropriate to their speciality. A users' survey was undertaken at the beginning and at the end of the study. The quality and completeness of data entry were assessed by a "snapshot" of the database at the end of the study period. Primary users (n=13) included physicians, nurses, and therapists. Results The user survey at the end of the evaluation showed a significant increase in confidence in using the system. Although the frequency of use had increased, the time spent in
doi:10.1161/01.str.25.11.2210 pmid:7974547 fatcat:clxxxjhq4falnm7oqtacscfjpm