Use of a computerised maternity information system to improve clinical effectiveness: thromboprophylaxis at caesarean section.
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.
Taylor
G M
GM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK. grahammtaylor@hotmail.com
McKenzie
C A
CA
Mires
G J
GJ
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*