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. 1996 Mar;13(2):93-7.
doi: 10.1136/emj.13.2.93.

Effect of a preprinted form on the management of acute asthma in an accident and emergency department

S M Robinson  1 , B D Harrison, M A Lambert
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Effect of a preprinted form on the management of acute asthma in an accident and emergency department

S M Robinson et al. J Accid Emerg Med. 1996 Mar.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the effect of a preprinted form on the documentation of clinical data and compliance with the national guidelines for the management of asthma.

Methods: Prospective audit six months before and after introduction of the form.

Results: Use of the form improved the documentation of past asthma history (69% v 93%, P < 0.001), current treatment (81% v 95%, P < 0.01), predicted peak flow (23% v 75%, P < 0.001), per cent predicted peak flow (1% v 62%, P < 0.001), and respiratory rate (81% v 95%, P = 0.007). Compliance with the British recommendations for treatment improved with use of the form (50% v 89%, P < 0.001) The prescription of steroids on discharge did not improve significantly (26% v 44%, P > 0.05).

Conclusions: The preprinted form resulted in enhanced documentation of data and conformity with current guidelines for the management of asthma.

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  • Asthma management.
    Goodacre SW, Roden RK. Goodacre SW, et al. J Accid Emerg Med. 1996 Sep;13(5):366. doi: 10.1136/emj.13.5.366-b. J Accid Emerg Med. 1996. PMID: 8894875 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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