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. 1992:626-30.

A critical appraisal of the literature on the effects of computer-based clinical decision support systems on clinician performance and patient outcomes

K B Langton  1 , M E Johnston, R B Haynes, A Mathieu
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A critical appraisal of the literature on the effects of computer-based clinical decision support systems on clinician performance and patient outcomes

K B Langton et al. Proc Annu Symp Comput Appl Med Care. 1992.

Abstract

Objective: To review the evaluations of computer-based clinical decision support systems (CDSS's).

Data sources: The literature collected in the MEDLARS, EMBASE, SCISEARCH and INSPEC databases was searched from 1974 to the present. The reference lists of relevant articles were reviewed as were conference proceedings.

Study selection: Prospective, controlled studies were included. Studies were rated for methodological quality.

Data extraction: Study quality was assessed and data on study setting, subjects, method of allocation, and computer system were collected and verified using a structured form.

Conclusions: There is considerable heterogeneity in both systems evaluated and design features of those systems. Future evaluations of CDSS's should focus on methodological issues in order to enhance overall quality of evaluations.

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