M. Kulkarn, V.K. Gupta and T. Viswanathan
Information processing is concerned with the representation, storage, organisation and access of data. In the case of online databases, one expects that the information should be…
Abstract
Information processing is concerned with the representation, storage, organisation and access of data. In the case of online databases, one expects that the information should be retrieved as fast as possible. The query time depends upon how the information has been stored in the database, that is the record structure and associated indexes, as well as the file organisation. Based on these concepts an ‘Information retrieval software’ has been developed at the Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre (INSDOC) for the bibliographic databases. The salient features of this software are described. An entity relationship model for the bibliographic database as implemented is shown in Figure 1.
Victoria Walton, Anne Hogden, Julie Johnson and David Greenfield
The purpose of this paper is to classify and describe the purpose of ward rounds, who attends each round and their role, and participants’ perception of each other’s role during…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to classify and describe the purpose of ward rounds, who attends each round and their role, and participants’ perception of each other’s role during the respective ward rounds.
Design/methodology/approach
A literature review of face-to-face ward rounds in medical wards was conducted. Peer reviewed journals and government publications published between 2000 and 2014 were searched. Articles were classified according to the type of round described in the study. Purposes were identified using keywords in the description of why the round was carried out. Descriptions of tasks and interactions with team members defined participant roles.
Findings
Eight round classifications were identified. The most common were the generalised ward; multidisciplinary; and consultant rounds. Multidisciplinary rounds were the most collaborative round. Medical officers were the most likely discipline to attend any round. There was limited reference to allied health clinicians and patient involvement on rounds. Perceptions attendees held of each other reiterated the need to continue to investigate teamwork.
Practical implications
A collaborative approach to care planning can occur by ensuring clinicians and patients are aware of different ward round processes and their role in them.
Originality/value
Analysis fulfils a gap in the literature by identifying and analysing the different ward rounds being undertaken in acute medical wards. It identifies the complexities in the long established routine hospital processes of the ward round.