Learning at the point of care using evidence-based practice resources and clinical decision support.
Leaders in the field in academic settings, professional associations, and those who determine criteria for CE credit should discuss implications and work together to establish appropriate processes to promote learning at the point of care. Clinical decision support and point-of-care learning based on evidence-based practice recommendations reduce variability in care, reduce errors, improve safety, and ultimately improve the quality of patient care.
Davis
Nancy L
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National Institute for Quality Improvement and Education, Homestead, PA 15120, USA. ndavis@niqie.org
D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D003729:Dental Care; D004498:Education, Dental, Continuing; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000379:methods; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems