The current patient management system has several limitations. To develop the critical pathway (CP) as a cost-effective method via continuous patient management. we investigated the medical records of 77 patients who underwent FP chemotherapy in Seoul...
The current patient management system has several limitations. To develop the critical pathway (CP) as a cost-effective method via continuous patient management. we investigated the medical records of 77 patients who underwent FP chemotherapy in Seoul National University Hospital from Feb. 1 to28. 1999. And the pilot study was done to 12 patients admitted to undergo the FP chemotherapy.
1. The vertical contents in the CP consisted of 7 items : assessment, activity, diet, IV therapy, medication, education and evaluation. The duration of the horizontal axis was 6 days from admission to discharge.
2. The medical performance according to the vertical axis in the preliminary CP, consisted of 72, and modified to 74 items in the final form of CP.
3. The nursing record consisted of a vertical axis of 4 items : assessment, IV therapy, medication and education. The duration of the horizontal axis was 6 days from admission to discharge of hospital days.