Author summary We developed a computer application to help physicians and other healthcare providers better care for patients with severe liver disease, i.e., cirrhosis, a condition that affects millions worldwide and requires complex, coordinated treatment. Currently, healthcare providers (HCP) must click through many different screens in computer systems to gather all the information they need about a patient, which is time-consuming and can lead to important details being overlooked. Our team created an app that brings together all relevant patient information – laboratory results, medications, symptom reports, and treatment recommendations – into a single, easy-to-use interface. We worked closely with HCPs and nurses to understand their daily challenges and designed the app to fit naturally into their existing workflows. When we tested the app with five healthcare providers, they found it significantly improved their ability to access patient information and follow evidence-based treatment guidelines. The app automatically generates reminders for important medical tasks and helps HCPs track patient progress over time. The current work demonstrates how thoughtfully designed technology can address challenging problems in healthcare delivery. By reducing the burden of navigating complex computer systems, we hope to help HCPs spend more time focusing on patient care and ensure that patients with liver disease receive the comprehensive, guideline-directed treatment they need.
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Management of cirrhosis suffers from poor guideline adherence due to fragmented electronic health record (EHR) systems that scatter critical patient data across multiple modules, creating cognitive burden for clinicians and impeding … [53320 chars]
Source: PLOS (Public Library of Science) | Published: 2026-01-20T00:00:00Z
Credit: PLOS (Public Library of Science)
