Development of a complex acquisition and storage system of medical data used in a clinical environment

Abstract

In the medical field, ample and diverse data related to clinical and logistical processes is produced. In order to facilitate access to this data and ensure secure storage of information, digitization is mandatory. Existing literature shows that integration with medical equipment increases productivity of beneficiaries, facilitates workflow and reduces the prevalence of medical errors arising from incomplete information. Up to date, we have no knowledge of any software tailored to meet the needs of the Romanian healthcare system that addresses complex acquisition and storage of medical data. In order to fill this gap, we set out to develop and test components of an integrated solution for this issue using an inexpensive database platform. Overall, this study has shown that integration of various clinical components in medical software solutions is both achievable and effective in improving the quality of medical care. The low costs of implementation warrant subsequent research on the potential benefits of larger scale pilot studies using this methodology.