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From a large systematic review of all articles published between 1980 and 1997, the following conclusions were reached. | From a large systematic review of all articles published between 1980 and 1997, the following conclusions were reached. | ||
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# Computer use during consultations lengthened the consultation. | # Computer use during consultations lengthened the consultation. | ||
# Reminder systems for preventive tasks and disease management improved process rates, although some returned to preintervention levels when reminders were stopped. | # Reminder systems for preventive tasks and disease management improved process rates, although some returned to preintervention levels when reminders were stopped. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
− | Mitchell E, Sullivan F. [http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/322/7281/279 A descriptive feast but an evaluative famine: systematic review of published articles on primary care computing during 1980-97]. BMJ 2001 Feb 3;322(7281):279-82 | + | |
+ | # Mitchell E, Sullivan F. [http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/322/7281/279 A descriptive feast but an evaluative famine: systematic review of published articles on primary care computing during 1980-97]. BMJ 2001 Feb 3;322(7281):279-82 |
Revision as of 16:37, 17 November 2011
From a large systematic review of all articles published between 1980 and 1997, the following conclusions were reached.
- Computer use during consultations lengthened the consultation.
- Reminder systems for preventive tasks and disease management improved process rates, although some returned to preintervention levels when reminders were stopped.
- Use of computers for issuing prescriptions increased prescribing of generic drugs, and use of computers for test ordering led to cost savings and fewer unnecessary tests.
- There were no negative effects on those patient outcomes evaluated.
- Doctors and patients were generally positive about use of computers, but issues of concern included their impact on privacy, the doctorpatient relationship, cost, time, and training needs.
References
- Mitchell E, Sullivan F. A descriptive feast but an evaluative famine: systematic review of published articles on primary care computing during 1980-97. BMJ 2001 Feb 3;322(7281):279-82