Design and Implementation of a Patient Tracking and Recall System for Branch Dental Clinic Monterey

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Abstract:

This thesis analyses the information system requirements of Branch Dental Clinic, Monterey, and develops a computer applications to automate the clinic patient tracking and recall process. The application replaces an existing mainframe-based, single-file system with a PC based, relational database management system that provides greater functionally, enables increased productivity, improves data integrity and accuracy, and includes currently lacking security features and administrative functions.

Author(s):
Steele, Timothy P.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0126

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_4.2.2_Inventory Management
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *TRACKING, *PATIENTS, *RECALL, *DENTISTRY, DATA BASES, THESES, MEDICAL RESEARCH, PRODUCTIVITY, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, COMPUTERS, SECURITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Medicine and Medical Research, Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Computer Systems, Computer Systems Management and Standards
Keyword(s):
INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYSIS, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, PATIENT TRACKING, PATIENT RECALL, RELATIONAL DATABASE
Report Date:
1992 Mar 01