Implementation and evaluation of a clinical data management programme in a primary care centre.
Issue Date
2014-11Keywords
PRIMARY CAREDATA MANAGEMENT
MeSH
Clinical CodingDatabases, Factual
Electronic Health Records
Humans
Ireland
Primary Health Care
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Implementation and evaluation of a clinical data management programme in a primary care centre., 107 (10):323-6 Ir Med JPublisher
Irish Medical JournalJournal
Irish medical journalPubMed ID
25556259Abstract
Electronic health records (EHR) support clinical management, administration, quality assurance, research, and service planning. The aim of this study was to evaluate a clinical data management programme to improve consistency, completeness and accuracy of EHR information in a large primary care centre with 10 General Practitioners (GPs). A Clinical Data Manager was appointed to implement a Data Management Strategy which involved coding consultations using ICPC-2 coding, tailored support and ongoing individualised feedback to clinicians. Over an eighteen month period there were improvements in engagement with and level of coding. Prior to implementation (August 2011) 4 of the 10 GPs engaged in regular coding and 69% of their consultation notes were coded. After 12 months, all 10 GPs and 6 nurses were ICPC-2 coding their consultations and monthly coding levels had increased to 98%. This structured Data Management Strategy provides a feasible sustainable way to improve information management in primary care.Item Type
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