How information systems should support the information needs of general dentists in clinical settings: suggestions from a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A major challenge in designing useful clinical information systems in dentistry is to incorporate clinical evidence based on dentists' information needs and then integrate the system seamlessly into the complex clinical workflow. However, little is known about the actual information needs of dentists during treatment sessions. The purpose of this study is to identify general dentists' information needs and the information sources they use to meet those needs in clinical settings so as to inform the design of dental information systems.

Methods

A semi-structured interview was conducted with a convenience sample of 18 general dentists in the Pittsburgh area during clinical hours. One hundred and five patient cases were reported by these dentists. Interview transcrip

SUBMITTER: Song M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2843644 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature