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This article focuses on the development and application of a model for real-time information at the patients’ side in an APMS setting. The model would provide relevant patient information and evidencebased clinical practice guidelines and alerts at the point of care. The computerized data resulting from the model would provide valuable information for researchers, clinicians, and administrators to assist in improving quality, effectiveness and efficiency in the health care setting. The clinical application of this model for acute pain management has the potential for a broad application within health care delivery.
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Financial Support: This paper is part of the research supported by grants from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, the Ontario Innovation Trust, Queen’s University and Kingston General Hospital. Financial and/or in kind support has also been provided by the Claire Nelson Bequest Fund, Bickell Foundation, Health Evidence Application and Linkage Network, Purdue-Pharma, Avaya, SMC Networks, Cisco, Compaq and Smith Industries.
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Goldstein, D.H., VanDenKerkhof, E.G. & Rimmer, M.J. New media. Can J Anesth 49, 749–754 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03017457
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