A web-based short messaging service system to enhance family-centered surgical patient care

Fanpin Huang, Shuo Chi Liu, Su Mei Shih, Yao Hua Tao, Jeng Yuan Wu, Shaw Yeu Jeng, Polun Chang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop a web-based short messaging service (SMS) system in the operating room (OR). At the same time, we integrated and analyzed the limits of SMS in the OR. A cross-sectional study with quantitative methods and convenience sampling was used to gather data in this study. In the SMS project, we approached the content of SMS with operation diagnosis, patient sources and time series (pre-, intra-, and post-operation). We also default the contents of SMS by patient individual conditions. In this study, 177 participants received 346 text messages and 139 participants answered satisfaction questionnaires (78.53 %). The findings show the usability of SMS as applied to clinical care, especially for reducing family anxiety, for real time information, physician-patient communication, medical care processes and patient safety. Therefore, it is suggested to exploit the effectiveness of a personal medical care information database under global goal in the future and to develop comprehensive management of the surgical patient relationship.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConsumer-Centered Computer-Supported Care for Healthy People - Proceedings of NI 2006
Subtitle of host publicationThe 9th International Congress on Nursing Informatics
PublisherIOS Press
Pages163-166
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)158603622X, 9781586036225
StatePublished - Jun 2006
Event9th International Congress on Nursing Informatics, NI 2006 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 9 Jun 200621 Jun 2006

Publication series

NameStudies in Health Technology and Informatics
Volume122
ISSN (Print)0926-9630
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8365

Conference

Conference9th International Congress on Nursing Informatics, NI 2006
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period9/06/0621/06/06

Keywords

  • Operation Room
  • Patient Safety
  • Physician-Patient Communication
  • Short Messaging Service

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