Comparison of documentation and evidence-based medicine use for non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction among
Austin Metting1, Daniel Binz1, Colleen Y Colbert1
1Scott & White Healthcare and Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Binz is currently with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dr. Colbert is currently with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio; and Dr. Song is currently with MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
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.
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