| Title | Evaluation of Computer Generated Neonatal Discharge Summaries |
| Author(s) | T. Lissauer, C. M. Paterson, A. Simons, R. W. Beard |
| Source | Arch. Dis. Child., Vol. 66, No. 4, Pages 433-436 |
| Publication Date | Apr-91 |
| Abstract | Computer generated and dictated discharge summaries were compared for all 133 babies admitted for intensive and special care during a six month period. Whereas 130/133 (98%) had a computer generated summary, only 94/133 (71%) had a dictated summary. In addition, computerised summaries were completed at discharge, but there was a delay up to 26 weeks for dictated summaries. Dictated summaries had more items of basic data missing but were more readable. A main diagnosis was missing in only 5/95 (5%) of dictated and 1/130 (1%) computerised summaries. Of the computer generated summaries, 114/133 (86%) were suitable to give to parents. Satisfactory discharge summaries for babies requiring intensive or special care can be generated with an on line computer system. |