A Cooperative Communication System for the Advancement of Safe, Effective, and Efficient Patient Care
Abstract
The Cooperative Communication System (CCS) is intended to improve patient care by supporting Burn ICU clinical decision making through computer-based decision and communication support. This project is divided into three phases: foundation research, prototype development, and prototype assessment. In Phase 1, we collected and analyzed data on clinician patient cared and unit management, producing 39 requirements for the CCS. During Phase 2, we have developed user-oriented use cases and information design prototypes based on Phase 1 findings. We have developed a software prototype that translates the information design s organization and information into an interactive interface. Our subcontractor has also begun to develop approaches to machine learning that will survey patient data to detect patterns and trends that are clinically relevant. We are developing criteria to evaluate the programming prototype at the USAISR, which is scheduled for early December. The main challenge during this phase has been difficulty gaining access to patient data. We have been informed a development environment will be made available for us to use in October 2014. We have requested and obtained a no-cost extension through mid-December 2014, and are awaiting Year 3 funding.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA613786
Entities
People
- Christopher Nemeth
- Shilo Anders
Organizations
- Applied Research Associates (United States)