[Objective] This study aims to utilize Health Information Systems (HIS) to overcome the limitations of rural medical resources, leveraging data-driven approaches to enhance independent living skills and continuity of care for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
[Methods] A 28-day intervention was conducted involving three SCI patients at a regional hospital in rural Southern Taiwan. An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system was implemented to integrate muscle strength and assistive device data. Using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) as the primary metric, individualized treatment plans were dynamically adjusted in conjunction with scheduled follow-up rehabilitation mechanisms.
[Results] Following the intervention, the average FIM total score increased by 18.5%, and daily care dependency decreased by an average of 1.5 hours. Systematic feedback significantly enhanced patients' autonomy and self-efficacy. Furthermore, the platform bridged communication gaps within interdisciplinary teams, ensuring the precision of clinical decision-making.
[Conclusion] The implementation of health informatics facilitates the establishment of standardized rehabilitation models. By enhancing the autonomous living capabilities of SCI patients through data transparency, this study provides an empirical foundation for precision care in rural settings.

Authors:
You-Xuan Lai, Qishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
Tai-Yi Chiang, Qishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan
Jia-Yu Wei, Qishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan

About the Presenter(s)
You-Xuan Lai, Master of Science in Health Care, Meiho University of Science and Technology. Clinical Nursing Faculty at Qishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

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