Streamlining data recording through optical character recognition: a prospective multi-center study in intensive care units.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The manual entry of data into large patient databases requires significant resources and time. It is possible that a system that is enhanced with the technology of optical character recognition (OCR) can facilitate data entry, reduce data entry errors, and decrease the burden on healthcare personnel.

Methods

This was a prospective multi-center observational study across intensive care units (ICU) in 3 countries. Subjects were critically-ill and required invasive mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal life support. Clinical photos from various medical devices were uploaded using an OCR-enhanced case record form. The degree of data completeness, data accuracy, and time saved in entering data were compared with conventional manual data entry.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Nitayavardhana P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11917072 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature