Hospital digitises patient questionnaires with bespoke iPad system

The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath has introduced a patient data collection questionnaire solution, using iPads, developed by Decent Group. Read the full NHS patient questionnaire story here.

Key facts about the new questionnaire:

• Saves several hours a week of nurses’ and doctors’ time
• Automatically scores patients results
• Shows results over time, allowing for comparison
• Allows more time to be spent with patients
• Integrates with hospital’s Patient Administration System
• Exceeds data security and privacy standards
• Replaces paper-based questionnaires
• Provides patient care outcome data for healthcare commissioners
• Bespoke solution, tailored exactly as required

Dr Raj Sengupta, Consultant Rheumatologist, says: “by using the data collected we can significantly affect patient care and monitor improvements over the long term.”  He continues: “We’ve received positive feedback from patients, nurses and clinicians.”  Read more here.