Development of a Web Application for Accessing Chemical Data in a Community Hospital in Chonburi Province

Abstract

Objective: Currently, timely access to chemical information is crucial for hospital personnel safety, as limited data accessibility can lead to health risks and chemical accidents. This study aims to develop a web application for managing and accessing the hospital’s chemical database using the Glideapps platform, utilizing chemical data from Panthong Hospital chemical database. The application provides convenient access to essential information. Methods: Data collection involved 73 personnel from Panthong Hospital, who tested the application and provided feedback via an online questionnaire. Results: The results shown that the system quality was stable and easy to use (mean score = 3.83, S.D. = 1.18). The information quality was comprehensive and beneficial for work (mean score = 3.88, S.D. = 1.11). The service quality was reflected in a well-designed and user-friendly interface (mean score = 3.86, S.D. = 0.98). In terms of net benefits, users felt the application provided convenient access to necessary information (mean score = 3.82, S.D. = 1.12). Lastly, user satisfaction was high satisfaction (mean score = 3.81, S.D. = 1.02), with users likely to recommend the application to other personnel (mean score = 3.90, S.D. = 1.01). Conclusion: This study developed a web application to enhance access to essential chemical information for hospital personnel. Recommendations include improving the clarity of chemical images, creating a comprehensive user manual and developing a maintenance system for the web application. The implementation of this web application has led to more efficient access to and management of chemical information in hospitals. However, certain limitations need further development, such as enabling offline functionality for areas with limited internet connectivity and refining the user interface to accommodate users with varying levels of technological proficiency.