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PubMed1987

A microcomputer-photographic method for evaluation of motility and velocity of bull sperm.

A semiautomated computerized system analyzed 35-mm negatives obtained from dark-field microscopy and determined velocity of each sperm and percentage of motile sperm in the sample. Precision and accuracy of the system for percentage of motile sperm were evaluated in comparisons with track motility and videomicrography. Motility was evaluated at four times during processing for cryopreservation or after thawing. Based on the 95% confidence intervals for percentage of motile sperm, computer and track motility evaluations were more precise than videomicrography. Computer and track determinations of the percentage of motile sperm were correlated with the ratio of live to killed sperm in prepared mixtures. The computer system was reasonably precise and accurate. Correlations of spermatozoal velocity or motility with fertility were studied. The competitive fertility index, based on semen from nine bulls, was correlated with the computer-determined percentage of motile sperm at 0 to 1.5 h after thawing, velocity, or the combination of motile sperm and velocity. Such a computerized system may aid in prediction of fertility.

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PubMed1991

An evaluation of a microcomputer information system for leprosy control two years post-implementation.

As part of a national programme to improve the management of health services in Papua New Guinea, a microcomputerized information system was designed and implemented in seven provinces. Four other provinces later adopted this system. One component of this information system was a program to assist disease control officers to monitor the treatment received by leprosy and tuberculosis patients. In contrast to other components of the information system, the leprosy and TB computer program was not maintained nor used after two years. This article describes the computer program developed and discusses possible reasons for its nonuse.

Humans↗
PubMed1990

Evaluation of drug interaction microcomputer software: Dambro's Drug Interactions.

Dambro's Drug Interactions was evaluated using general and specific criteria. The installation process, ease of learning and use were rated excellent. The user documentation and quality of the technical support were good. The scope of coverage, clinical documentation, frequency of updates, and overall clinical performance were fair. The primary advantages of the program are the quick searching and detection of drug interactions, and the attempt to provide useful interaction data, i.e., significance and reference. The disadvantages are the lack of current drug interaction information, outdated references, lack of evaluative drug interaction information, and the inability to save or print patient profiles. The program is not a good value for the pharmacist but has limited use as a quick screening tool.

Drug Interactions↗
PubMed1990

Drug interaction microcomputer software evaluation: the Medical Letter Drug Interactions Program.

The Medical Letter Drug Interactions Program was evaluated using general and specific criteria. The installation process, ease of learning, and use were rated excellent. The user documentation and technical support were good. The quality of the clinical documentation was excellent. The scope of coverage and overall clinical performance were good. The frequency of updates is fair. The primary advantages of the program are low costs and fast, reliable screening tool for drug interactions.

Artificial Intelligence↗
PubMed1992

Drug interaction microcomputer software evaluation: drug interaction facts on disk.

Drug Interaction Facts on Disk (DIF) was evaluated using general and specific criteria. The installation process, ease of learning and use, the user documentation, and the technical support were rated excellent. The scope of coverage, the quality of the clinical documentation, and overall clinical performance were also excellent. The frequency of updates is good. The program's clinical performance was compared to RxTriage and Drug Therapy Screening System using five recently reported drug interactions. The ability to screen for selected drug-food/nutrient interactions was also evaluated. Drug Interaction Facts is rated to be one of the better bargains in drug interaction software programs.

Drug Information Services↗
PubMed1992

Evaluation of patient counseling microcomputer software programs.

Five patient counseling drug information programs are evaluated using specific criteria definitions. This article compares the features and ratings of each program. The scope of drug coverage is found to be good to excellent. Most of the programs fared poorly in the timeliness of the database. Updates to the programs range from quarterly to undefined schedule. The ease of readability of all the programs is excellent. The inclusion of key components of information is determined to be good to excellent. The overall patient performance ratings are excellent for each of the programs. The programs are all competitively priced. All of the programs evaluated are easy to use. The only distinguishing feature among the programs is the format of the printed output.

Computer-Assisted Instruction↗
PubMed1991

Microcomputer software needs for home care services: similarities to and differences between hospital inpatient systems.

A home care computer system and database manager designed specifically for the needs of home care are needed in a time when documentation requirements are many and qualified personnel are few. Home care software allows these clinicians to provide consistent data, minimize mathematical errors, handle the complex reimbursement system, and maximize the efficiency of the organization's professional, administrative, and clerical staff. Good quality patient care and time management are critical to providing high quality, cost-effective, parenteral therapy home care in the 1990s. This system and the user training program are designed to accommodate both the experienced home care provider and the novice, inexperienced provider. The Specialized Clinician also carries out reimbursement, thus eliminating the major cause of failure of inexperienced start-up home infusion care programs.

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PubMed1996

Human-microcomputer relations in an integrated laboratory service: the users' perspective.

The Motala Clinical Chemical Laboratory includes both central (hospital) and peripheral primary health care units. A laboratory computer system has been developed that is shared by all units. In order to illuminate the crucial human-computer interaction, the authors did a questionnaire study of the attitudes and experiences of the whole laboratory staff. The null hypothesis of the study-that computerizing is a threat to the users-was rejected. The quality of the laboratory work and reports was also felt to be improved.

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PubMed1990

Drug interaction microcomputer software evaluation: PDR's drug interactions and side effects diskettes.

The PDR's Drug Interactions and Side Effects System was evaluated using general and specific criteria. The installation process, ease of learning, and ease of use were rated excellent. The user documentation and technical support were good. The quality of the clinical documentation was fair. The scope of coverage and overall clinical performance were fair. The frequency of updates is good. The primary advantage of the program is its citation of drug interactions and side effects listed in the official product labeling of numerous brand name products. The major disadvantages are that it lacks evaluative interaction information, may not include current information, and only contains brand names listed in one of the PDR compendia.

Drug Information Services↗