Effect of a preprinted form on the management of acute asthma in an accident and emergency department. Issue 2 (March 1996)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robinson, S M; Harrison, B D; Lambert, M A
• Is Part Of: Journal of accident & emergency medicine. Volume 13:Issue 2(1996)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 97
• Publication Date: 1996-03
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.13.2.93
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2633-6138

Abstract

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.