Computer decision support tools in primary care.
Computer Decision Support Tools (CDSTs) can support clinicians at various stages of the care process and improve healthcare, but implementation of these tools has been difficult. In this study we examine the need for, the use of, and barriers and facilitators to the use of a CDST from a human factor perspective. Results show that there is a need for CDSTs, and that physicians do use well-developed CDSTs. However, there are also barriers against the use, such usability issues and problems fitting them into the clinical workflow.
Center for Quality and Productivity Improvement, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 3128 Engineering Centers Building, 1550 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI 53706, USA. phoonakker@cqpi.engr.wisc.edu
Peter
P
Hoonakker
Adjhaporn
A
Khunlertkit
Matthew
M
Tattersal
Jon
J
Keevil
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D006801:Humans; D058007:Physicians, Primary Care; D011320:Primary Health Care; D057188:Workflow