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