Implementation of Customized Health Information Technology in Diabetes Self Management Programs

• DOI: 10.1097/nur.0b013e31820aefd6
• Publication Date: 2011-02-10T07:04:16Z
• Authors: Susan Alexander; Karen H. Frith; Louise O'Keefe; Michael A. Hennigan
• Keywords: Health information technology; Diabetes management

The project was a nurse-led implementation of software application, designed to combine clinical and demographic records for diabetes education program, which would result in secure, long-term record storage.Clinical information systems may be prohibitively expensive small practices require extensive training implementation. A review the literature suggests that use simple, practice-based registries offer an economical method monitoring outcomes diabetic patients.The database using common Microsoft Access. theory used guide staff Rogers' Diffusion Innovations (1995).Outcomes after 3-month period included incorporation 100% new patient into positive changes attitudes regarding applications self-management training. These objectives were met while keeping costs under budgeted amounts.As function nurse specialist (CNS) researcher role, there is need CNSs identify innovative methods data collection. success this reinforces suggestions less costly maintenance practice settings. Ongoing utilization enhancement have resulted creation robust could aid research multiple issues.Clinical specialists can existing evidence improve both their own patients organizations. Further specific factors predict efficient transition informatics applications, how these vary according settings, role CNS such needed.