Autopage and the Use of Computer Scripts to Automate Microtasks.

Paging referring clinicians with imaging results is a frequently repeated 'microtask' performed by practicing radiologists. Many institutions use online alpha-paging systems to provide this integral part of safe and efficient patient care. Although sending an alpha-page can often be accomplished wit...

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Publicado en:Journal of Digital Imaging Vol. 27; no. 4; pp. 474 - 479
Autores principales: Balkman, Jason, Siegel, Alan
Formato: pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Springer Nature Aug2014
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Sumario:Paging referring clinicians with imaging results is a frequently repeated 'microtask' performed by practicing radiologists. Many institutions use online alpha-paging systems to provide this integral part of safe and efficient patient care. Although sending an alpha-page can often be accomplished within one minute, current tools may disrupt workflow by distracting users with a series of tedious mouse clicks. We describe the development, evaluation, and updates of a portable tool that sends alpha-pages to referring clinicians using two keystrokes. This software integrates study information obtained from the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with an existing hospital paging system.