A Descriptive Study on the Readiness of the University of the Philippines College of Dentistry for an Electronic Patient Records System Based on ITPOSMO - Benedicto, Jose Alejandro Javier G.; Ravago, Monique O.; Pacete-Estrera, Kristine Rachelle R.; Atienza, Charleton N. (Manila: Department of Community Dentistry, University of the Philippines Manila, c2017.)
INTRODUCTION: Advances in Informatics, particularly the use of Electronic Patient Record (EPR) has become widespread among the dental schools internationally. It has provided a wealth of information, educational portals to support activities and materials for dental education. This study aimed to describe the readiness of UPCD for the installation, use, and maintenance of an EPR.
METHODS: The study made use of two data collection tools modeled using Heek? ITPOSMO (Information, Technology, Processes, Objectives, Staffing and Skills, Management System, and Other Resources) as a reference. Questionnaires were distributed among 3 groups of participants with each question falling under a specific category from ITPOSMO. A Key Informant Interview was conducted on the Administrative Staff to gather information regarding more privileged information.
RESULTS: The study revealed that with the paper based system employed by the institution, a major problem that reduces work efficiency is record loss and misplacement. Through data collection, it was determined that the current the institution x contains peopleware that are both are capable and available to encode data for an EPR. Also, the institution is financially capable of attaining compatible hardware and software for an EPR, however, it is because of red tape within the university that halts the pursuit of the project. The current policies need to be reformed should a new system be employed.
CONCLUSION: From the data gathered, the proponents have determined that records handling, storage and distribution within the college can be improved further; the current institution and its population acknowledge the need and show willingness to transition to a new EPRS; majority of the Clinicians and Residents of the institution are willing to serve as encoders with the condition of compensation, hardware installation and its compatibility with the institution?s local area connection is plausible; the institution is also financially capable for the resources needed for the installation, use, and maintenance of Electronic Patient Record system. However, the current policies on information management are in need of reformation should there be an EPRS installed.
Seminar Paper--Doctor of Dental Medicine--University of the Philippines Manila
Keywords: Dental record