title: Use of a computerised maternity information system to improve clinical effectiveness: thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section.
abstract: An audit of the introduction of a protocol for thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section revealed over treatment of low risk women and the under treatment 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK. grahammtaylor@hotmail.com
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Taylor
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: McKenzie
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Mires
mesh_terms: D002585:Cesarean Section; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008485:Medical Audit; D011247:Pregnancy; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*