Successful utilization of the EMR in a multiple sclerosis clinic to support quality improvement and research initiatives at the point of care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many physicians enter data into the electronic medical record (EMR) as unstructured free text and not as discrete data, making it challenging to use for quality improvement or research initiatives.

Objectives

The objective of this research paper was to develop and implement a structured clinical documentation support (SCDS) toolkit within the EMR to facilitate quality initiatives and practice-based research in a multiple sclerosis (MS) practice.

Methods

We built customized EMR toolkits to capture standardized data at office visits. Content was determined through physician consensus on necessary elements to support best practices in treating patients with demyelinating disorders. We also developed CDS tools and best practice advisories within the toolkits to

SUBMITTER: Claire Simon K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6293369 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature