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

Soror Mona Motamedi; Juan Posadas-Calleja; Sharon E. Straus; David W. Bates; Diane L. Lorenzetti; Barry Baylis; Janet Gilmour; Shandra Kimpton; William A. Ghali

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

April 22, 2011

Motamedi SM, Posadas-Calleja J, Straus SE, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2011;20(5):403-15.

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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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