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. 2024 Jan 1;42(1):63-70.
doi: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000001069.

Ambulatory Care Coordination Data Gathering and Use

Carol Reynolds Geary  1 , Mary Hook, Lori Popejoy, Erica Smith, Lana Pasek, Laura Heermann Langford, Sharon Hewner
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Ambulatory Care Coordination Data Gathering and Use

Carol Reynolds Geary et al. Comput Inform Nurs. .

Abstract

Care coordination is a crucial component of healthcare systems. However, little is known about data needs and uses in ambulatory care coordination practice. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify information gathered and used to support care coordination in ambulatory settings. Survey respondents (33) provided their demographics and practice patterns, including use of electronic health records, as well as data gathered and used. Most of the respondents were nurses, and they described varying practice settings and patterns. Although most described at least partial use of electronic health records, two respondents described paper documentation systems. More than 25% of respondents gathered and used most of the 72 data elements, with collection and use often occurring in multiple locations and contexts. This early study demonstrates significant heterogeneity in ambulatory care coordination data usage. Additional research is necessary to identify common data elements to support knowledge development in the context of a learning health system.

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