Clinical Decision Support Tools in the Electronic Medical Record

Overview

Journal Kidney Int Rep

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Nephrology

Date 2024 Feb 5

PMID 38312784

Authors

Mackenzie Alexiuk

Heba Elgubtan

Navdeep Tangri

Affiliations

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Abstract

The integration of clinical decision support (CDS) tools into electronic medical record (EMR) systems has become common. Although there are many benefits for both patients and providers from successful integration, barriers exist that prevent consistent and effective use of these tools. Such barriers include tool alert fatigue, lack of interoperability between tools and medical record systems, and poor acceptance of tools by care providers. However, successful integration of CDS tools into EMR systems have been reported; examples of these include the Statin Choice Decision Aid, and the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE). This article reviews the history of EMR systems and its integration with CDS tools, the barriers preventing successful integration, and the benefits reported from successful integration. This article also provides suggestions and strategies for improving successful integration, making these tools easier to use and more effective for care providers.

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