Assessing the impact of the introduction of an electronic hospital discharge system on the completeness and timeliness of discharge communication: a before and after study

Assessing the impact of the introduction of an electronic hospital discharge system on the completeness and timeliness of discharge communication: a before and after study

Abstract Background Hospital discharge summaries are a key communication tool ensuring continuity of care between primary and secondary care. Incomplete or untimely communication of information increases risk of hospital readmission and associated complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate...

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Main Authors: Rajnikant L. Mehta, Bryn Baxendale, Katie Roth, Victoria Caswell, Ivan Le Jeune, Jack Hawkins, Haya Zedan, Anthony J. Avery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Discharge summaries
Gold standard auditing tool
New electronic discharge system
Completeness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2579-3

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