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How can we best chart children's growth in the paperless age? The UK experience

Charlotte Margaret Wright1, Simon Chapman2, Tim J Cole3

  • 1Department of Human Nutrition, School of Medicine Veterinary & Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK charlotte.wright@glasgow.ac.uk.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|July 18, 2023
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Transitioning from paper to electronic growth charts for child health monitoring presents challenges. This article outlines key considerations and available electronic charting options for healthcare providers.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Traditional paper-based growth charts have been crucial for child health assessment for 50 years.
  • The increasing adoption of paperless electronic health record systems poses a threat to the continued use of paper growth charts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key issues and considerations for transitioning to electronic growth charting systems.
  • To review available electronic charting options for pediatric health monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of challenges and considerations in implementing electronic charting.
  • Overview of various electronic charting solutions, including bespoke, commercial, and college-led initiatives.

Main Results:

  • The transition to electronic growth charts requires careful planning to overcome practical challenges.
  • A range of electronic charting systems are available, catering to different healthcare settings.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting electronic growth charts is essential for modern pediatric care, despite implementation hurdles.
  • Healthcare providers should evaluate available options to select the most suitable electronic charting system.

Keywords:
GrowthInformation Technology

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