| Title | Using Health Information Technology to Improve Safety in Neonatal Care: A Systematic Review of the Literature |
| Author(s) | Melton KR, Yizhao N, Tubbs-Cooley HL, Walsh KE |
| Source | Clinics in Perinatology, Vol. 44, Pages 583-616 |
| DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clp.2017.04.003 |
| Publisher | Elsever |
| Publication Date | 2017 |
| Abstract | Health information technology (HIT) interventions have been increasingly used in the provision of neonatal care. They are often moved into neonatal settings with little evaluation, however, and should be adequately tested before full adoption. We identified 4 qualities characterizing HIT interventions that achieved patient safety improvements: addresses a critical clinical need and leverages unique IT capabilities, and can be rigorously evaluated and generalized beyond the initial site. Quality improvement methodology can facilitate meaningful testing and implementation of HIT interventions. |