Development and Use of a Tablet-Based Resuscitation Sheet for Improving Outcomes During Intensive Patient Care

Authors

Wasif Bokahri, Arizona State University
Vimla L. Patel, Arizona State University
Ashish Amresh, Arizona State UniversityFollow
Ayan Sen, Arizona State University

Submitting Campus

Prescott

Department

Mathematics

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication/Presentation Date

4-2016

Abstract/Description

Data documentation from resuscitation events in hospitals, termed "code blue" events, utilizes a paper form, which is institution-specific. Problems with data capture and transcription exists, due to the challenges of dynamic documentation of patient, event and outcome variables as the code blue event unfolds. We hypothesize that an electronic version of code blue real-time data capture would lead to improved resuscitation data transcription, and enable clinicians to address deficiencies in quality of care. To this effect, we present the design of a tablet-based application and its use by 20 nurses at the Mayo Clinic hospital. The results showed that the nurses preferred the tablet application over the paper based form. Furthermore, a qualitative survey showed the clinicians perceived the electronic version to be more accurate and efficient than paper-based documentation, both of which are essential for an emergency code blue resuscitation procedure.

Sponsorship/Conference/Institution

DH'16 6th International Conference on Digital Health

Location

Montreal, Canada

Number of Pages

5

Additional Information

Dr. Amresh was not affiliated with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at the time this paper was published.

Scholarly Commons Citation

Bokahri, W., Patel, V. L., Amresh, A., & Sen, A. (2016). Development and Use of a Tablet-Based Resuscitation Sheet for Improving Outcomes During Intensive Patient Care. , (). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/publication/600