An evaluation of an electronic audit and feedback system for patient safety in a tertiary hospital setting: A study protocol

An electronic audit and feedback (e-A&F) system was developed to support healthcare providers’ awareness of their own performance, improve delivery of care and ultimately the safety of patients while in hospital. The point-of-care e-A&F system provides healthcare providers, from a 600-bed te...

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Published in:Health Informatics Journal
Main Authors: James Soresi, Kevin Murray, Theresa Marshall, David B Preen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-04-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/14604582211009919
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Summary:An electronic audit and feedback (e-A&F) system was developed to support healthcare providers’ awareness of their own performance, improve delivery of care and ultimately the safety of patients while in hospital. The point-of-care e-A&F system provides healthcare providers, from a 600-bed tertiary hospital in Western Australia, with near real-time feedback via web-based dashboards. The aim of this evaluation is to determine the implications of e-A&F across multiple dimensions and domains of care in a tertiary hospital setting. The study also aims to address the paucity in the literature by validating hypothesised design and implementation mechanisms on its effectiveness. Key datasets to be examined include those related to patient outcomes, staff behaviour and costs. Quantitative methods, such as interrupted time series analysis and multiple logistic regression analysis, amongst other methods, will be employed to achieve these aims.
ISSN:1741-2811