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Stroke clinical coding education program in Australia and New Zealand
Monique F Kilkenny1,2, Ailie Sanders1, Catherine Burns1
1Monash University, Australia.
Summary
An online education program improved clinical coding of stroke knowledge among health professionals. This initiative enhances the accuracy of stroke data for vital epidemiological research.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
Background:
- Accurate coded diagnostic data are crucial for stroke epidemiological research.
- Improving the quality of stroke coding is essential for reliable data collection.
- Existing methods for stroke coding require enhancement to meet research demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, implement, and evaluate an online education program.
- The program aimed to improve clinical coding of stroke.
- To assess the impact of education on coders' knowledge and confidence.
Main Methods:
- An eight-module online education program was co-developed by the Australia and New Zealand Stroke Coding Working Group.
- Clinical coders and health information managers participated in a 90-minute program.
- Pre- and post-education surveys assessed knowledge and feedback, with quantitative and qualitative analyses.
Main Results:
- 404 out of 615 participants completed both assessments, showing significant knowledge improvement (p < 0.05).
- Key areas of improvement included coding standards, intracerebral hemorrhage coding, and stroke coding actions (p < 0.001).
- Participants found the program appropriately pitched, well-organized, and valuable, particularly the clinical insights from a neurologist.
Conclusions:
- The online education program effectively increased knowledge for clinical coding of stroke.
- Improved stroke documentation is the next step to enhance coded stroke data quality.
- Adapting the educational program for clinicians is planned for future implementation.
Keywords:
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