Spatial distribution of clinical computer systems in primary care in England in 2016 and implications for primary care electronic medical record databases: a cross-sectional population study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

UK primary care databases (PCDs) are used by researchers worldwide to inform clinical practice. These databases have been primarily tied to single clinical computer systems, but little is known about the adoption of these systems by primary care practices or their geographical representativeness. We explore the spatial distribution of clinical computing systems and discuss the implications for the longevity and regional representativeness of these resources.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

English primary care clinical computer systems.

Participants

7526 general practices in August 2016.

Methods

Spatial mapping of family practices in England in 2016 by clinical computer system at two geographical levels, the lower Clinical Commissioning

SUBMITTER: Kontopantelis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855245 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature