Point-of-care-testing & Data Management i primærsektoren: Forbedret patientsikkerhed

Abstract

Baggrund: Specialet undersøger den stigende be-tydning af Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) og Data Management Systems (DMS) i det danske sund-hedsvæsen, særligt inden for den almene praksis. Den digitale teknologi udvikler sig, som en del af den fjerde industrielle revolution, hurtigt og påvirker flere sektorer, herunder sundhedsvæsenet. POCT muliggør hurtigere diagnostiske resultater direkte ved patienten, hvilket reducerer svar tider og forbed-rer den kliniske beslutningstagen. Dog er der fortsat udfordringer med manuelle dataindtastninger, fejl og ineffektivitet i arbejdsprocesser. Metode: Specialet analyserer eksisterende litteratur, data og feltarbejde udført i almen praksis for at vur-dere den nuværende tilstand for integrationen af POCT og DMS. Specialet undersøger, hvordan disse teknologier bruges til at forbedre patientsik-kerhed. Metoden omfatter både strukturerede og ustrukturerede litteraturgennemgange samt inter-views med klinisk sundhedspersonale. Resultater: Undersøgelsen viser, at POCT øger den diagnostiske effektivitet ved at levere resultater i realtid, men den manuelle overførsel af data til pati-entjournaler skaber risiko for fejl. DMS er frem-kommet som en nøgleløsning, der muliggør realtids dataudveksling mellem POCT-enheder og elektroni-ske patientjournaler. Denne integration forbedrer dataudvekslingen, reducerer menneskelige fejl og fremmer bedre patientbehandling ved at sikre kom-munikationen på tværs af sundhedsvæsnet. Konklusion: POCT og DMS repræsenterer væsent-lige fremskridt i sundhedsvæsenet med potentiale til at forbedre diagnostik, ressourceforvaltning og pati-entsikkerhed. Dog skal udfordringer som behovet for personaleuddannelse, problemer med system interoperabilitet og omkostningshensyn håndteres. Den fortsatte optimering af disse teknologier vil væ-re afgørende for at forbedre sundhedsresultaterne og opnå et fuldt digitaliseret sundhedssystem i Dan-mark.

Background: This thesis examines the growing significance of Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) and Data Management Systems (DMS) in the Danish healthcare system, particularly within general prac-tice. As part of the fourth industrial revolution, digi-tal technology is rapidly evolving, affecting multiple sectors, including healthcare. POCT enables faster diagnostic results directly at the patient’s location, reducing response times and improving clinical de-cision-making. However, challenges remain with manual data entry, errors, and inefficiency in work-flows. Method: The thesis analyzes existing literature, data, and fieldwork conducted in general practice to assess the current state of POCT and DMS integra-tion. It investigates how these technologies are used to enhance patient safety. The method includes both structured and unstructured literature reviews and interviews with clinical healthcare personnel. Results: The study shows that POCT improves diagnostic efficiency by delivering real-time results, but the manual transfer of data to patient records poses a risk of errors. DMS has emerged as a key solution, enabling real-time data exchange between POCT devices and electronic health records. This integration improves data sharing, reduces human errors, and promotes better patient care by ensuring communication between different healthcare sectors. Conclusion: POCT and DMS represent significant advancements in healthcare, with the potential to enhance diagnostics, resource management, and patient safety. However, challenges such as the need for staff training, system interoperability issues, and cost considerations must be addressed. Continued optimization of these technologies will be crucial for improving health outcomes and achieving a fully digitalized healthcare system in Denmark.

A master thesis from Aalborg University

Point-of-care-testing & Data Management i primærsektoren: Forbedret patientsikkerhed

[Point-of-care-testing & Data Manage-ment in the primary sector: Improved patient safety.]