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. 1989 Nov 11;299(6709):1207-9.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.299.6709.1207.

Computer control of anticoagulant dose for therapeutic management

P J Ryan  1 , M Gilbert, P E Rose
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Computer control of anticoagulant dose for therapeutic management

P J Ryan et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

Objective: To improve the standard of managing anticoagulant treatment and provide a basis for therapeutic quality control.

Design: Implementation of a comprehensive computerised system for decision support.

Setting: Three anticoagulation clinics in South Warwickshire.

Subjects: Patients in South Warwickshire receiving anticoagulant treatment from September 1988 to March 1989.

Main outcome measure: International normalised ratio was measured and recorded at each visit.

Results: 688 Patients' visits were analysed statistically, and a 38% improvement was achieved in the results of international normalised ratios falling within the recommended therapeutic ranges of the British Society for Haematology.

Conclusions: The implementation of a computerised anticoagulation support system resulted in better management of patients. The system provides a basis for uniform management of treatment and a common platform for national or international trials.

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