Biomedical subjects

Oystein Nytrø

Publications and source records attributed to Oystein Nytrø.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2005

Physicians' use of clinical information systems in the discharge process: an observational study.

This study has been performed in order to categorize and measure usage of different information sources and types in a well defined stage of clinical work. The underlying motivation is to improve computer-supported presentation and retrieval of relevant information and to be able to evaluate the functionality of a future improved interface to the electronic patient record (EPR). By observing and analyzing 52 discharge processes, we have seen that the EPR is primarily used for background information and verification. There is a large potential for improved EPR systems that support the clinicians in the plan/future part of the discharge.

Electronic Health Records↗

PubMed2002

A problem-oriented, knowledge-based patient record system.

The concept of a problem-oriented patient record was presented in the late 1960s but has yet to gain wide acceptance. In this paper we suggest a distinction between the idea of problem orientation and the implementation of the idea. We argue that the problem-oriented patient record offers an intuitive and useful way to work with patient information. We show that the concept of problem-oriented patient records facilitates better care of patients by supporting continuity of care, removing redundant and confusing information, and enabling easy overview of and access to its content. We further propose a two-layer framework that has knowledge of its content and use and is able to better utilize information in the record by presenting relevant information to the user at a time when needed. Conceptually, this is done by adding a layer of knowledge to the patient record system: 1) Knowledge about physicians' way of thinking and working, 2) Their corresponding information use and need during patient care, and 3) Tools to determine information relevance in a given situation; such a knowledge-based system is able to reason with its content and use.

Artificial Intelligence↗

PubMed2002

Health nets in Norway: national goals with regional actors.

The Norwegian national health net programme was established in 2001. Five regional health nets are the main building blocks in this net. The national health net provides an infrastructure and a set of basic services, and makes health information available for healthcare workers in primary care, hospitals and other health organisations. The national net does actually consist of five regional nets that is self-governed, and responsible for development and focus according to regional needs and priorities. The idea is to let local initiatives grow, and adopt the most successful initiatives nationally. This paper explains the approach, current status, near future and visions from a mid-Norwegian perspective.

Information Services↗