User Interface Tools

In addition to the application toolbar, Clinical Reporting Application (CRA) uses other standard user interface tools for creating, editing, and saving clinical reports.

User Interface Tool

Description

Use Information

Check Box

Use to enable or disable a function or value.

Tri-state check boxes provide three selectable values.

  • If selected, enables a data function or selects a data value.
  • If not selected, disables a data function.
  • In some cases, when you select Yes, you might be required to complete additional data fields.

Combo Box 

 Editable: In addition to the drop-down list, a text entry field displays, where you can manually enter a value.
  • Click the combo box to display the list.
  • Select an option from the editable drop-down list or enter information in the text-entry field.
  • Note: Do not use commas when entering a value.

Non-editable: Use a non-editable list to make one selection.
  • Click the combo box to display the list.
  • Make a selection from the non-editable drop-down list.

Multiple choice: A list for making multiple selections.

List filtering is supported when the list contains ten or more items.

The matching results are displayed.
  • Select the down arrow to display the selection list.
  • Make one or more selections from a multiple-choice drop-down list.
  • Click outside of the list to close the list.

Date/Time

Captures relevant date and time information.

  • Select one of the following methods for entering the date and time:
    • Select a date or time from the Calendar or Time list.
    • Enter the date or time manually in the text field. The year should be entered as a four-digit number.

Findings Controls

Use Findings controls to insert text that is typically included in a report, such as the details of a clinical procedure, diagnostic impressions, and conclusions.

Generic Data Grid

Displays data in a tabular format in the report Preview.

A data grid:

  • Provides alphanumeric fields for entering data.
  • Provides access to calendar and clock icons for selecting date/time data.
  • Field can be populated from data imported from a hemodynamic system.
  • Can be edited and allows you to remove an entire grid row.
  • To enter data in a field, see Text Field.
  • To enter date/time info, see Date/Time.
  • To delete a grid row:
    • Click Delete in the grid row being removed.
    • Click Yes to confirm deletion of the row and to remove the entry in the database.
  • Note: If you delete data from the database that was imported from a hemodynamic system, it is not re-imported to repopulate the database

Hemo Controls

Use Hemo controls to display imported hemodynamic data.

If the data needs to be updated, you can manually enter the data.

Hotspot Controls

Use to display underlying images for overlying hotspot regions.

ICD Controls

Use the ICD control to capture pre-procedure and post-procedure indications and their corresponding ICD codes in a clinical report.

Location Controls

Use the Location control to add a site or hospital location from a drop-down list in a Report Section.
  • Click in the Site or Location text box.
  • Type at least two characters to display a list of potential matches.
  • Note: You must select from the drop-down list; you cannot manually type in a site or location.

Multiple Instance

Use to store multiple values for some report elements: 

  • A text field that provides access to a list of stored values for a data element.
  • A single, repeated measurement with more than one stored value.
  • Also provides the user name and date information for each database entry.
  • You can use the multiple instance control to:
  • Click Instance Selector to view any multiple instance drop-down lists.
  • Select one or more values from a drop-down list.
  • Open the Instance Selector dialog box where you can:
    • Select one or more items from a list.
    • Remove an item from a list.
    • Save the changes in the Instance Selector when you click Close in the upper-right corner.

Measurement Controls

Use to display measured and calculated data.

Numeric Controls

Use to update existing or new numerical data.
  • Click in the numeric field. Enter numeric data in the field.
  • You can only add numbers to the field, and you cannot change the units.

Text Field

Use in the report Workspace for data entry.

If data is entered into a text field after executing an AutoSummary Routine, the Workspace tab displays an A to indicate the source data was automatically generated.

For example:

  • Click in the text field and do one of the following:
    • Enter new data.
    • Highlight the current data in an editable text field and enter new text.

User Controls

Use the User Control field to search for possible user matches in Synapse.
  • Start typing in the text box. Synapse displays a list of options.
  • To remove a user from the current report or study, click Delete X.

Related Topics

Clinical Reporting Application Toolbar