The effectiveness of computer reminders for improving quality assessment for point-of-care testing in general practice--a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Computer reminders are increasingly being applied in efforts to improve quality and patient safety. However, research is still needed to establish the effectiveness of different kinds of reminders in various settings. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of computer reminders for improving adherence to a quality assessment scheme for point-of-care testing in general practice.

Method

The study was conducted as a randomized controlled crossover trial among general practices in the Capital Region of Denmark. The intervention consisted of sending computer reminders (ComRem) to practices not adhering to the guideline recommendations of split testing for hemoglobin and glucose. Practices were randomly allocated into two groups. During the first follow-up perio

SUBMITTER: Kousgaard MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3637803 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature