THE ENT database

All surgery reports, audiograms, follow-up reports, operation sketches and X-ray images in a user-friendly database

ENTstatistics is a database program designed to help ENT specialists manage their patient information and also provides them with a range of new options.

It not only systematically documents all relevant aspects of ENT examinations and treatments, but also enables users to statistically analyse these.

Dr Christoph Schlegel (left), Prof. Thomas Linder (right), Lucerne, Switzerland

Prof. Joachim Hornung, Erlangen, Germany

Dr Payal Mukherjee, Sydney, Australia

User-friendly

During day-to-day medical routine, it is usually only possible to methodically record data when the database system is easy to use and has been designed to be user-friendly. ENTstatistics not only offers these advantages, but makes it possible for users to rapidly document treatment data, such as surgical OP reports, audiogram results, follow-up reports, sketches and x-ray images in a logically structured form.

Maximum flexibility

The Admin Tool is a separate program that allows users to flexibly modify the criteria configuration to their individual requirements or research interests should these change over time.

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“An extremely constructive collaborative project with INNOFORCE has resulted in a database program which not only provides complete storage of relevant audiological, surgical, imaging and graphic data but also supplies a rapid and comprehensive statistical evaluation. A system like this is something we’ve been waiting for a long time!”

"With easier access to our data in ENTstatistics, we can provide continuous management improvements, enhance patient outcomes and counsel patients more effectively. With INNOFORCE we feel confident that for us as implantable hearing technology keeps evolving, so too will INNOFORCE’s innovative adaptions, enabling us to provide the best care for our patients.”

“Since we have started using INNOFORCE, all of our data collection has become computerized and automatic to the full extent possible. We have found that we have very little missing data on our patients resulting in significant improvements in our research capability and in our research output. We have been very impressed with INNOFORCE’s ability to design solutions for our setup, to troubleshoot the software and to ensure that the software runs as intended. I would highly recommend INNOFORCE as your database platform. ”

“ENTstatistics is indispensable in the creation and operation of an otology database. Thanks to the user-friendly interface different users quickly learn how to interact with it. The statistical tools, particularly the evaluation of audiometric data, boost the efficiency of employees and represent an inestimable timesaver. Thanks to the manufacturer's high-quality customer service the programme can be continuously adapted to our changing demands. The possibilities for interfacing and automatic collection of biomedical data testify to the versatility and effectiveness of ENTstatistics. Its use in a multiple user network is entirely free flowing. A great success!”

“All our experience with the ENTstatistics otology database has been positive without exception. It only took a short induction period before all the data on ear operations could be input in the shortest possible time in a user-friendly fashion. The interface communication with our hospital information system (HIS) via HL7, together with the communication with our GDT-linked audiometry systems has been robust and problem-free. It has also been possible for the end-user to configure the program with the minimum of effort to adapt it to the specific situations and classifications in our clinic – thanks at least in part to the rapid response of the INNOFORCE team.”

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Integration

Flexible and individual interfaces

ENTstatistics can be easily integrated in an existing hospital information system (HIS). It can be used to view ENT-relevant treatment and statistical data directly from the HIS.

The corresponding workload and costs are minimal as ENTstatistics has a variety of interfaces. It is possible, for example, to automatically import:

Personal patient details and case data (HL7)
The results of audiological examinations conducted using all standard devices
Images and PDF files

Should you require adjustments to the software as well as additional functionality, our development team will be happy to develop a solution that is fully tailored to your needs.

Export of results and treatment data to the HIS

ENTstatistics also has interfaces that provide for the export of data so that results obtained in the ENT department can be automatically uploaded to the HIS. Recently generated audiograms, for example, can be made accessible from all workstations in a hospital in the form of PDF files.

Devices

ENTstatistics has been developed in collaboration with leading manufacturers of ENT-related devices.

Modular structure

The ENTstatistics database has a modular structure. This design means that the database configuration can be readily adapted to the individual needs of each ENT clinic.

ENTstatistics can be supplied with the following specialised modules: