Effects of laboratory data exchange in the care of patients with HIV

Highlights ► Electronic interchange of test orders and results between EHRs and clinical laboratories is expected to improve care by ensuring that the correct tests are obtained and that results are matched and followed up in a timely manner for all ordered tests. ► Few studies have examined the eff...

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Published in:International journal of medical informatics (Shannon, Ireland) Ireland), 2012-10, Vol.81 (10), p.e74-e82
Main Authors: Bell, Douglas S, Cima, Laral, Seiden, Danielle S, Nakazono, Terry T, Alcouloumre, Marcia S, Cunningham, William E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulatory care information systems
CD4 antigen
Clinical Laboratory Information Systems
Communication
Computer communication networks
Cross-Sectional Studies
Electronic health records
Evaluation studies
HIV Infections - therapy
HIV infections/prevention & control
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Internal Medicine
Medical order entry systems
Medical Records Systems, Computerized
Other
Viral Load
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Summary:Highlights ► Electronic interchange of test orders and results between EHRs and clinical laboratories is expected to improve care by ensuring that the correct tests are obtained and that results are matched and followed up in a timely manner for all ordered tests. ► Few studies have examined the effects of implementing electronic laboratory data exchange within electronic health records. ► Our study, the first we are aware of to examine electronic laboratory data exchange in HIV care, found that it improved the timeliness of adjusting antiretroviral medications and patients’ assessments of communication about laboratory tests. ► Further research is needed on redesigning workflows and user interfaces to take greater advantage of the data that is made available through electronic data exchange.
ISSN:1386-5056
1872-8243
DOI:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2012.07.012