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

摘要

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.


>Keywords: thromboprophylaxis; caesarean section; computerised assessment