Comparison of documentation and evidence-based medicine use for non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction among cardiology, teaching, and nonteaching teams.

Comparison of documentation and evidence-based medicine use for non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction among cardiology, teaching, and nonteaching teams. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2015 Jul;28(3):312-6 Authors: Metting A, Binz D, Colbert CY, Song J, Chiles C, Mirkes C Abstract Non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarctions (NSTEMI) are common and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Following evidence-based medicine (EBM) guidelines is one way to ensure that these patients are cared for appropriately. This pilot study examined data from patients with NSTEMI to assess both documentation quality and use of EBM across multiple teams. Medical records were reviewed for significant differences in documentation quality in areas including history and physical exam, treatment, and inpatient mortality. While total documentation quality and mortality were not significantly different between groups, cardiology teams adhered to evidence-based recommendations more often than other teams. PMID: 26130875 [PubMed]

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Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - July 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Metting A, Binz D, Colbert CY, Song J, Chiles C, Mirkes C Tags: Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) Source Type: research