Observational data collection using computer and manual methods: which informs best?

M B Holm; J C Rogers; L D Burgio; B J McDowell

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Observational data collection using computer and manual methods: which informs best?

M B Holm·J C Rogers·L D Burgio·B J McDowell

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Computer and manual systems were used simultaneously to record observations of nursing home residents with dementia during a study designed to improve their dressing performance. This article differentiates the overlapping and unique features of the two data collection systems and discusses the clinical and research utility of each system. Although the computer system was more suited to clinical research and the manual system to clinical practice, when used in tandem each system provided data about the residents' performance that could be used for both clinical research and clinical practice, and complemented or expanded upon data generated by the other system.

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Activities of Daily Living Aged Aged, 80 and over Data Collection Data Interpretation, Statistical Dementia Female Frail Elderly Humans Information Systems Long-Term Care Male Medical Records Nursing Homes Observation Pennsylvania United States Journal Article Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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M B Holm, J C Rogers, L D Burgio, B J McDowell. 1999. Observational data collection using computer and manual methods: which informs best?. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10346079/

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