Journal article
Evaluating the accuracy of transcribed computer-stored immunization data.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of immunization records transcribed into a computer-based immunization tracking system and to assess factors that contribute to inaccurate or incomplete immunization record keeping. DESIGN: Computer-stored immunization records were analyzed for 2098 children up to 2 years of age at the time of their most recent well-child visit to the UCLA Children's Health Center over a 12-month period. For children whose immunizations were not up to date- the computer-stored records were analyzed for sources of inaccuracy by comparison with the handwritten records from which the computer-stored data were transcribed. RESULTS: An underimmunization rate of 22.5% (472 of 2098) was observed based on analysis of the computer-stored records. Comparison of the computer-stored and handwritten records revealed an overall transcription error rate of at least 10.2%. In addition- 38.4% of these apparently underimmunized children had received unrecorded immunizations from providers outside UCLA. When
Authors
Languages
- English
Publication year
1994
Journal
Pediatrics
Volume
6 Pt 1
Type
Journal article
Categories
- Data
Tags
- ICT
