The effects of on-screen, point of care computer reminders on processes and outcomes of care

A minority of interventions showed larger effects, but no specific reminder or contextual features were significantly associated with effect magnitude, and further research must identify design features and contextual factors consistently associated with larger improvements in provider behaviour.

Abstract

Point of care computer reminders generally achieve small to modest improvements in provider behaviour. A minority of interventions showed larger effects, but no specific reminder or contextual features were significantly associated with effect magnitude. Further research must identify design features and contextual factors consistently associated with larger improvements in provider behaviour if computer reminders are to succeed on more than a trial and error basis.