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Comparative Study
. 1991 Jan;99(1):155-7.
doi: 10.1378/chest.99.1.155.

A qualitative comparison of paper flowsheets vs a computer-based clinical information system

J Hammond  1 , H M Johnson, R Varas, C G Ward
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Comparative Study

A qualitative comparison of paper flowsheets vs a computer-based clinical information system

J Hammond et al. Chest. 1991 Jan.

Abstract

Demonstrating the value of computerized clinical information systems (CIS) relative to its cost has been difficult. Decreased mortality in the intensive care unit or a reduction in nursing staff have not been apparent, but CIS does lead to a significant improvement in documentation over handwritten flowsheets, both in volume and accuracy. This may have a medicolegal and quality assurance impact, as well as enhancing patient care.

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