Abstract
We assessed timeliness of diagnosis of asthma before and after the inception of electronic medical record (EMR). The proportions of children with a delay in diagnosis of asthma before and after the inception of EMR were 67.8% and 56.8%, respectively (p = 0.088). A significant proportion of children have delayed diagnosis of asthma, and availability of EMR plays a minimal role in reducing delays in diagnosis of asthma. However, considering the limited statistical power and a potential trend of EMR toward the positive impact on timely diagnosis of asthma, the study results need to be revisited in a larger study.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 753-758 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Asthma |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2007 |
Keywords
- Asthma
- Computerized
- Electronic
- Medical records
- Time factor
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Immunology and Allergy
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine