J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2008 Aug;15(3):371-379.

Development and Evaluation of a Legal Communicable Disease Electronic System for Infection Control

• Choi JS

Abstract

PURPOSE: The objective of the present study was to develop and evaluate a legal communicable diseases (LCDs) electronic system for infection control. METHOD: The system was developed through the procedure of analysis, design, implementation, application and evaluation, and was applied within an OCS (order communication system).
RESULTS
As indicated by the main menu, the present system is composed of an improved perception system for enhancing perception of LCDs, LCDs identification system, and improved efficiency in the report system. Detailed items included in the main menu are introduction and log-in screen, pop-up window for checking the outbreaks of LCDs, decision making icon, electronic signature icon, electronic report form, email system, etc. The total number of reports was greater after the application of the system (n=99) than before (n=80), and the adequacy of report time was statistically significantly higher after application of the system (P<0.05)
CONCLUSION
The present system suggests a new method for LCDs report and infection control, and is expected to be adopted by other medical institutions in the future.

Keyword

Communicable disease control; Infection

MeSH Terms

Communicable Disease Control
Communicable Diseases
Decision Making
Disease Outbreaks
Electronic Mail
Electronics
Electrons
Infection Control
Nitriles
Pyrethrins
Nitriles
Pyrethrins