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

Wright, C. M. , Chapman, S. and Cole, T. J. (2023) How can we best chart children’s growth in the paperless age? The UK experience. Archives of Disease in Childhood, (doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2023-325363) (PMID:37463736) (Early Online Publication)

Abstract

Growth charts have played an integral part in the monitoring and assessment of children’s health for the past 50 years, but their use is now under threat as paperless electronic systems become more widely used. While the obvious solution is to adopt electronic charting systems, this can prove challenging in practice. This article describes the key issues to consider in planning this transition and the charting options available, ranging from bespoke local systems to commercial packages and a new initiative by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Early Online Publication
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Wright, Professor Charlotte
• Authors: Wright, C. M., Chapman, S., and Cole, T. J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Archives of Disease in Childhood
• Publisher: BMJ Publishing Group
• ISSN: 0003-9888
• ISSN (Online): 1468-2044
• Published Online: 18 July 2023
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2023
• First Published: First published in Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2023
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy