Use of a computerised maternity information system to improve clinical effectiveness: thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section

Authors
Taylor, GM McKenzie, CA Mires, GJ
Citation
Gm. Taylor et al., Use of a computerised maternity information system to improve clinical effectiveness: thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section, POSTG MED J, 76(896), 2000, pp. 354-356
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
00325473 → ACNP
Volume
76
Issue
896
Year of publication
2000
Pages
354 - 356
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5473(200006)76:896<354:UOACMI>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
An audit of the introduction of a protocol for thromboprophylaxis at caesar ean section revealed over treatment of low risk women and the under treatme nt of high risk women. A routine computer generated risk assessment profile was introduced as part of a maternity information system. Reaudit showed a significant improvement in adherence to the thromboprophylaxis protocol in all risk groups.