Comprehensive electronic decision support systems.
This Open Forum describes a vision of comprehensive electronic decision support systems that could provide information and supports to both clients and clinicians in order to facilitate shared decision making and encourage collaborative management of illness and wellness. The authors argue that these systems have the potential to improve mental health care by enhancing and connecting the three elements of evidence-based medicine: client preferences, research evidence, and clinician skills.
Drake
Robert E
RE
Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center, Rivermill Complex B4-1, 85 Mechanic St., Lebanon, NH 03766, USA. robert.e.drake@dartmouth.edu
Deegan
Patricia E
PE
Woltmann
Emily
E
Haslett
William
W
Drake
Tyler
T
Rapp
Charles A
CA
D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008490:Medical Informatics; D008605:Mental Health Services; D010358:Patient Participation; D057240:Patient Preference