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The efficacy of computer-enabled discharge communication interventions: a systematic review.

Motamedi SM, Posadas-Calleja J, Straus S, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20:403-415.

This systematic review noted that computer-enabled discharge communication appears beneficial for timeliness, accuracy, and provider/patient satisfaction, but its impact on mortality and readmissions is less studied.

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Resource Type

Review

Setting of Care

Hospitals

Target Audience

Health Care Providers

Health Care Executives and Administrators

Information Professionals

Clinical Area

General Internal Medicine

Hospital Medicine

Safety Target

Discontinuities, Gaps, and Hand-Off Problems

Error Types

Epidemiology of Errors and Adverse Events

Approach to Improving Safety

Communication between Providers

Technologic Approaches

Origin/Sponsor

Canada