Ghafur, I., Lalloo, D., Macdonald, E. B. and Menon, M. (2013) Development and implementation of clinical algorithms in occupational health practice. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 55(12), pp. 1443-1448. (doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3182a7e63b) (PMID:24270296)
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Occupational health (OH) practice is framed by legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements. Integrating this information into daily practice can be a difficult task. We devised evidence-based framework standards of good practice that would aid clinical management, and assessed their impact. METHODS: The clinical algorithm was the method deemed most appropriate to our needs. Using "the first OH consultation" as an example, the development, implementation, and evaluation of an algorithm is described. RESULTS: The first OH consultation algorithm was developed. Evaluation demonstrated an overall improvement in recording of information, specifically consent, recreational drug history, function, and review arrangements. CONCLUSIONS: Clinical algorithms can be a method for assimilating and succinctly presenting the various facets of OH practice, for use by all OH clinicians as a practical guide and as a way of improving quality in clinical record-keeping.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | MacDonald, Professor Ewan and Ghafur, Dr Imran and Lalloo, Professor Drushca |
| Authors: | Ghafur, I., Lalloo, D., Macdonald, E. B., and Menon, M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine |
| Publisher: | Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins |
| ISSN: | 1076-2752 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1536-5948 |
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