An Information Directory App InHouse Call for Streamlining Communication to Optimize Efficiency and Patient Care in a Hospital: Pilot Mixed Methods Design and Utility Study
Abstract:Background
Communication failures disrupt physician workflow, lead to poor patient outcomes, and are associated with significant economic burden. To increase efficiency when contacting a team member in a hospital, we have designed an information directory app, InHouse Call.
Objective
This study aimed to describe the design of InHouse Call, objectively compare the usefulness of the app versus that of traditional methods (operator or pocket cards, etc), a… Show more
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