Enhancing patient management and clinical systems in hospital ward settings using mobile, wireless technologies

无线网络、手持设备和相关应用是关键的新兴技术。该项目将在莫纳什医疗中心的两个病房环境(神经科和神经外科)调查南方健康中心患者管理无线设备和应用程序的实施情况。无线基础设施正在安装中，临床工作人员将能够在患者床边使用笔记本电脑或PDA进行查房。研究小组将评估护理和医务人员对新设备和应用的接受程度。该项目的成果将包括一套指南和技术，用于引入和管理技术增强的患者管理和临床系统。

Wireless networks, hand held devices and associated applications are key emerging technologies. This project will investigate the implementation of wireless devices and applications for patient administration at Southern Health in two ward settings (neurology and neurosurgery) at Monash Medical Centre. A wireless infrastructure is being installed and clinical staff will be able to conduct their rounds with notebook computers or PDAs at the patients' bedside. The research team will assess the acceptance of the new devices and applications by nursing and medical staff. Outcomes from the project will include a set of guidelines and techniques for introducing and managing technology-enhanced patient administration and clinical systems.