Dataset Information

Implementation of an electronic medical record tool for early detection of deep vein thrombosis in the ambulatory oncology setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization in cancer patients.

Objectives

To evaluate the feasibility of an electronic alert to identify and screen at-risk individuals and gather rates of early detection of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Patients/methods

An alert was built into the electronic medical record based on a validated risk tool (Khorana Score [KS]) and outcomes evaluated in an initial silent phase. The alert functioned in real time to warn physicians of high-risk patients (KS ≥ 3) and suggested lower extremity screening ultrasonography in a subsequent active phase.