Impact of a Computerized Clinical Decision Support System on Reducing Inappropriate Antimicrobial Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Jessina C. McGregor,
Elizabeth Weekes,
Graeme N. Forrest,
Harold C. Standiford,
Eli N. Perencevich,
Jon P. Furuno,
Anthony D. Harris
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of the american medical informatics association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.614
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1527-974X
pISSN - 1067-5027
DOI - 10.1197/jamia.m2049
Subject(s) - antimicrobial , decision support system , clinical decision support system , medicine , randomized controlled trial , intensive care medicine , clinical trial , medical emergency , computer science , artificial intelligence , surgery , chemistry , organic chemistry
Many hospitals utilize antimicrobial management teams (AMTs) to improve patient care. However, most function with minimal computer support. We evaluated the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a computerized clinical decision support system for the management of antimicrobial utilization.
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