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Effects of Computer-based Clinical Decision Support Systems on Clinician Performance and Patient Outcome: A Critical Appraisal of Research

Annals of Internal MedicinePublished 15 January 1994
Mary Johnston, Karl B. Langton, R. Brian Haynes, Alix Mathieu
Citations720
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score3.38
SNIP3.27

TL;DR

This overview focuses on studies of the final and most clinically important stages of evaluation and examines controlled trials designed to measure the effects of CDSSs on clinician performance and patient outcomes.

Abstract

Strong evidence suggests that some CDSSs can improve physician performance. Additional well-designed studies are needed to assess their effects and cost-effectiveness, especially on patient outcomes.

Keywords

Health Professions