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Data quality assessment in emergency medical services: an objective approach
Mehrnaz Mashoufi1, Haleh Ayatollahi2,3, Davoud Khorasani-Zavareh4
1Department of Health Information Management, School of Medicine, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
BMC Emergency Medicine
|January 30, 2023
Summary
Data quality in emergency medical services is poor, with significant weaknesses in documentation processes. This study highlights areas for improvement to enhance patient care through better data management.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Informatics
- Emergency Medicine
- Data Management
Background:
- High-quality data is crucial for effective patient care in emergency medical services (EMS).
- The unique operational environment of EMS presents challenges to maintaining data integrity.
- Assessing data quality in EMS requires an objective evaluation approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To objectively assess the data quality within emergency medical services.
- To identify specific areas of weakness in EMS documentation processes.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective quantitative study was conducted in 2019.
- Emergency medical records (n=384) from three emergency departments were analyzed.
- A checklist assessed data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness based on triage, pre-hospital, and medical records.
Main Results:
- Data completeness varied: 52.3% for triage forms, 70% for pre-hospital forms, and 57.3% for medical records.
- Most data elements demonstrated consistency, indicating good data accuracy.
- Data timeliness was compromised by non-sequential paper-based ordering and computer-based data entry.
Conclusions:
- Overall data quality in emergency medical services was found to be unsatisfactory.
- Weaknesses in documentation processes necessitate targeted improvements.
- Findings can guide clinical and administrative staff in enhancing data quality for better patient outcomes.
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