Publications by authors named "Lisa KieSSling"
TraumaFlow-development of a workflow-based clinical decision support system for the management of severe trauma cases.
Int J Comput Assist Radiol Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- The purpose of the study is to enhance decision-making in the resuscitation room for severely injured patients using a clinical decision support system called TraumaFlow, which helps in coordinating activities and recommending treatments.
- The system was built on medical guidelines and employed a workflow management approach through BPMN 2.0, along with a user-friendly web interface; an evaluation study with medical students and residents showed its effectiveness in training.
- Results indicated that TraumaFlow improved adherence to guidelines, increased confidence in decision-making, reduced errors, and was helpful for both less experienced and highly experienced medical professionals during polytrauma training.
Article Synopsis
- The management of polytraumatized patients is challenging and stress-inducing, but using a systematic approach like "TraumaFlow" can enhance outcomes and lower mortality rates.
- A study tested the effectiveness of TraumaFlow by comparing medical students and residents' performances in simulated trauma scenarios, first without any support and then with the system implemented on a tablet.
- Results showed a significant improvement in performance scores (from 6.6 to 11.6 out of 12) and a reduction in perceived mental stress when using TraumaFlow, indicating its potential benefits in trauma care.