Use of large scale EHR data to evaluate A1c utilization among sickle cell disease patients

Use of large scale EHR data to evaluate A1c utilization among sickle cell disease patients

Abstract Background The glycated hemoglobin (A1c) test is not recommended for sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. We examine ordering patterns of diabetes-related tests for SCD patients to explore misutilization of tests among this underserved population. Methods We used de-identified electronic hea...

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Main Authors: Shivani Sivasankar, An-Lin Cheng, Ira M. Lubin, Kamani Lankachandra, Mark A. Hoffman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Subjects:
Electronic health records
A1c
Sickle cell disease
Fructosamine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-021-01632-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-021-01632-5

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