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Robert E Murphy1, Jane C Ibekwe1, Stella I Ibekwe1
1School of Biomedical Informatics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UT Health), Houston, Texas.
AJP Reports
|February 10, 2022
Summary
Cognitive errors in documenting group B Streptococcus (GBS) status frequently cause GBS prophylaxis failures. Identifying these structural, cognitive, and behavioral errors improves patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS) prophylaxis is crucial for preventing neonatal infections.
- Understanding factors contributing to prophylaxis failure is essential for improving clinical practice.
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