The validation of electronic health records in accurately identifying patients eligible for colorectal cancer screening in safety net clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While electronic health records (EHRs) play a key role in increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening by identifying individuals who are overdue, important shortfalls remain.

Objectives

As part of the Strategies and Opportunities to STOP Colon Cancer (STOP CRC) study, we assessed the accuracy of EHR codes in identifying patients eligible for CRC screening.

Methods

We selected a stratified random sample of 800 study participants from 26 participating clinics, in the Pacific Northwest region of the USA. We compared data obtained through codes in the EHR to conduct a manual chart audit. A trained chart abstractor completed the abstraction of eligible and ineligible patients.

Results

Of 520 individuals in need of CRC screening, identified via the EHR, 4

SUBMITTER: Petrik AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5161488 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature