Effect of FORUM data management system on the efficiency of ophthalmology clinic

Abstract

Objective To explore the effect of FORUM data management system on the efficiency of ophthalmology chinic. Methods Outpatients′ data were collected from October 2015 to March 2016 in glaucoma clinic in Beijing Tongren Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University. Eight outpatient clinics after the application of FORUM data management system (Janaury 1st 2016) were allocated to observation group, while 8 outpatient clinics before the application of new system were regarded as control group. The number of outpatients and ophthalmic examinations were compared between two groups. Results After the application of FORUM data management system, the average number of outpatients (27.88±6.53) in one clinic day was significantly higher than the number before(20.00±7.78)(P<0.05); the average number of ophthalmic examinations (31.00±9.23) was also higher than the number before application of new management system(15.75±7.05)(P<0.05). Similarly, the number of ophthalmic examination per patient was significantly different before and after the application of FORUM data management system (P<0.05). Conclusions The application of FORUM data management system can remarkably enhance the working efficiency of ophthalmology clinic and can help medical staff manage the patients more easily. Key words: Data management; Outpatient clinic efficiency; Outpatient management