Publications by authors named "Mathilde Cm Kouwenhoven"
Incomplete patient information exchange and unnecessary repeat diagnostics during oncological referrals in the Netherlands: exploring the role of information exchange.
Merijn E De Swart Barbara M Zonderhuis Tessa Hellingman Babette I Kuiper Chris Dickhoff Mathilde Cm Kouwenhoven
Health Informatics J
January 2023
Article Synopsis
- Data management in cancer care is complicated, especially without digital tools like Health Information Exchange (HIE), leading to scattered patient data across hospitals.
- A study observed 84 cancer treatment meetings involving 165 patients, finding that only 17.6% had complete patient information available, resulting in unnecessary repeat tests for 15.8% of patients.
- The research highlights the need for better information sharing in oncology, suggesting that HIE could enhance data transfer and reduce redundant diagnostics.