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## Abstract ## BACKGROUND: Few studies exist on the ability of standardized preprinted order forms to improve patient care. ## OBJECTIVE: To examine resident‐perceived effects of introducing a pediatric admission order set (PAOS) on the quality of inpatient care. ## DESIGN: Cross‐sectional study. ## SETTING: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Children's Hospital, a nonprofit, tertiary‐care teaching hospital and major referral center with approximately 3,000 admissions per year. ## PARTICIPANTS: A total of 97 pediatric residents (PL‐1, n = 34; PL‐2, n = 33; and PL‐3, n = 30) who did the vast majority of the inpatient admissions. ## MEASUREMENTS: Residents were asked to rate the PAOS overall and with respect to 9 specific dimensions using a 5‐point Likert scale. ## RESULTS: Overall, 89% of respondents approved of the PAOS, 58% reported using it ≥90% of the time, and all said that they would recommend it to their colleagues. Eighty‐four percent thought that it improved inpatient care, and 75% thought that medical errors were reduced. Eighty‐eight percent reported that the PAOS saved time; 93% said it was convenient; and most reported less need for clarification with secretar

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Author

Arpi Bekmezian; Paul J. Chung; Shahram Yazdani

Publisher

John Wiley and Sons; Frontline Medical Communications, Inc.; John Wiley & Sons Inc.; Wiley (ISSN 1553-5592)

Published

2009

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)