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J Callen

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PubMed2000

A national comparison of health information management students' career expectations and anticipated involvement in professional activities.

The aim of this paper is to present the results of a survey of Australian health information management students relating to their career aspirations and expectations and anticipated involvement in professional activities following graduation. To explain reasons for the differences in results between states and student years, interviews were conducted with academic staff and other health information management educators. Three hundred and sixty three students completed the questionnaire in 1996, which represented a response rate of 86%. It was found that the majority of students thought they had made the correct career choice and were confident they would find full-time employment within six months of graduation. A high percentage of students also indicated that they would undertake continuing education after graduation. There was less support for involvement in the activities of their professional association, particularly at a national level. Students in New South Wales and Queensland indicated that they would be significantly less likely to work in the field of health information management for the rest of their careers. They also reported they would be significantly less likely to conduct research in an area related to health information management. Victorian students were significantly more likely to present a paper at a conference than students from Queensland, New South Wales or Western Australia. Western Australian students were significantly more likely to report that they would undertake postgraduate studies compared to students from the other three states.

Australia↗
PubMed2000

A profile of the health information manager: a comparison between two states in Australia.

The aim of this paper is to present a profile and comparison of demographic, educational and work characteristics of health information managers working in public hospitals in New South Wales and Victoria. A cross-sectional survey was designed to collect data from a sample of 141 health information managers (HIMs) from 41 NSW public hospitals and 165 HIMs from 30 Victorian public hospitals. Before analysis the data were split into responses from 'managerial HIMs' and 'coder HIMs' to reflect the differences in their respective roles. The results showed that public hospital HIMs are predominantly female, young and mobile. Differences in employment and education between managerial and coder HIMs are presented, as are significant differences between public hospital HIMs in NSW and Victoria. Casemix-based funding and computerisation of clinical information are considered to be the main drivers of change to the role of the HIM.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

A glimpse into the future: a survey of the expectations and ambitions of Australian health information management students.

The future of the health information management profession is largely dependent on the ability of educational programs to attract high-caliber students who have a clear understanding of their future career when entering their course and who aspire to become active members of the profession after graduation. A sample of Australian health information management students was surveyed to obtain information about satisfaction with their career choice, employment options, and intended involvement in professional and postgraduate education activities. The survey looked for differences between the responses of students at different stages of their courses and changes in student responses over time. The majority of students believed that they had made the correct career choice. There was a general preference for nontraditional health information management employment positions on graduation and a strong commitment to professional involvement and postgraduate education. Significant differences in some questionnaire responses were found among the student groups. Students' responses to questionnaire items about their future careers were less likely to change compared with other questionnaire items. Implications of the results for the health information management profession and educational institutions are discussed.

Australia↗
PubMed1996

Comparison of safety and efficacy of fluticasone propionate cream, 0.05%, and betamethasone valerate cream, 0.1%, in the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis.

Investigators conducted two double-blind, randomized, parallel-group trials to compare the efficacy of fluticasone propionate cream, 0.05%, and betamethasone valerate cream, 0.1%, in the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis. Up to 100 gm/week of the study medication was applied topically to affected areas of the body twice daily for up to four consecutive weeks. Efficacy and safety were evaluated after seven, fourteen, twenty-one, and twenty-eight days of treatment. The data from the participating sites show that fluticasone propionate cream, 0.05%, was as efficacious as betamethasone valerate cream. Investigators found no statistically significant differences between the two products by any of the three variables used to gauge efficacy (P > 0.05). Drug-related adverse events were few and mild. These findings support the conclusion that fluticasone propionate cream, 0.05%, is effective and well tolerated when used to treat moderate-to-severe psoriasis and is comparable to a widely used midpotency topical steroid.

Administration, Topical↗
PubMed1989

Comparative efficacy of 12% ammonium lactate lotion and 5% lactic acid lotion in the treatment of moderate to severe xerosis.

This double-blind study was designed to evaluate treatment results and time effects of 12% ammonium lactate and 5% lactic acid lotion for moderate to severe xerosis. Results showed 12% ammonium lactate lotion was significantly more effective than 5% lactic acid lotion in reducing the severity of xerosis in both the 3-week, twice-a-day treatment period and the following 3-week, no-treatment (regression) period.

Adult↗
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Looking to CQI for improvements in clinical documentation and coding.

The following paper examines how the philosophy of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) can be used to improve the quality of clinical documentation and coding. The philosophical basis of CQI and its application in the healthcare environment is outlined. Health information managers need to explore inventive ways of solving the problem of inadequate clinical documentation and high coding error rates, particularly in light of the current casemix-based funding environment.

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A new continuous quality improvement model for the coding process.

The following paper describes the development and evaluation of a Continuous Quality Improvement Model (CQIM) applied to the coding process of a public metropolitan teaching hospital. The evaluation was carried out by measuring changes to the accuracy, timeliness and quantity of the outputs of the coding process before and after the CQIM was implemented. For all three indicators of quality and productivity, improvements were observed after the CQIM was implemented. Continuous Quality Improvement methods are one strategy which health information managers can use to improve the quality of the coding process to support the provision of accurate coded data in a timely manner.

Abstracting and Indexing↗
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An evaluation of the Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Science in Health Information Management.

Thirty-six students have graduated with a Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Health Information Management) from the University of Sydney since the course was introduced in 1992. A survey of graduates was conducted to examine the extent to which they believed the course had provided them with sufficient knowledge and skills to become effective health information management practitioners. Options for changes to the course were also explored in the questionnaire. The results demonstrated that graduates strongly supported the existing curriculum. Increased opportunities for practical experience were suggested by many respondents. There was not strong support for an option to increase the length of the course. However, the option to commence study in January and undertake some classes in the inter-semester break was viewed positively by 68% of the graduates.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗