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EP111 ELECTRONIC WOUND RECORDS: IMPLICATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CONTINUITY OF CARE.

Authors :
Vieira, Sofia
Sousa, Cláudia
Freitas, João
Frade, Samuel
Source :
Journal of Wound Management; Jul2023, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p92-92, 1/2p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Aim: To determine whether the wound records on electronic recording platforms guarantee the continuity of care, providing health indicators in the treatment of wounds and in the quality of care provided. Method: A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) recommendations. The search was conducted in September 2022 on 6 electronic databases: B-On, BVS, EBSCO/CINAHL, MEDLINE/PubMed, Scielo, Cochrane, using the descriptors "Wound healing", "Electronic health records", "Outcome assessment", "Pressure ulcer", "Wounds", having been selected 6 articles. Results / Discussion: It was found that electronic records in the assessment and treatment of wounds are fundamental regarding internal regulations, continuity of care, reducing the level of documentation error, reducing running costs and increasing wound care capacity. When comparing the use of paper and electronic registers, there was a wide preference of patients and health professionals in the electronic version of the records. The use of electronic health records, although at an early stage, is extremely useful in nursing care, although it is necessary to ensure that they are intuitive and user-friendly, so as to not further increase the complexity of the records and workload of health professionals. Conclusion: The use of electronic records benefits the continuity, quality and safety of the care provided and encourages communication between health professionals. As future projects, we intend to make our contribution to professional practice, incorporating the results of this study into clinical practice, through the implementation of a project aimed at creating a platform for recording wounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
27885771
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Wound Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
164968826