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Using a computer database to record and evaluate a school screening service.

B Blick1, R Reznik, W Beckenham

  • 1Family and Child Health Services, Dalwood and Community Health Services, Brookvale, Australia.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|October 1, 1992
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A new computerized surveillance system effectively monitors school screening in New South Wales. This practical system improves follow-up and assessment, identifying new defects in 4% of children screened.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Pediatric Health

Background:

  • School screening programs in New South Wales have operated since 1907.
  • There is a recognized need for improved monitoring of school health services to assess screening outcomes.
  • Previous methods lacked robust evaluation capabilities for ongoing service assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a computerized surveillance system for ongoing school screening evaluation.
  • To assess the practicality and effectiveness of the system in a real-world setting.
  • To identify areas for improvement in the school screening process.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel computerized surveillance system for school health screening.
  • Implementation and utilization of the system with a study population of children screened in 1989 in Sydney.

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  • Data collection on screening outcomes, follow-up rates, and identified defects.

    • Main Results:

    • The computerized surveillance system proved practical and effective for users with minimal computer experience.
    • The system facilitated improved follow-up of the screening process.
    • A prevalence rate of 4% for new defects was identified among the screened children.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed computerized surveillance system is a viable tool for ongoing evaluation of school screening programs.
    • The system enhances the assessment of school health services and identifies areas for targeted intervention.
    • Data generated by the system provides valuable insights into the effectiveness and outcomes of school health screening.