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The use of a decision analysis model in multidisciplinary decision making
V S Crane1, M Gilliland, E L Tuthill
1Presbyterian Healthcare System, Dallas, TX.
Hospital Pharmacy
|April 1, 1991
Summary
This study presents a decision analysis model to aid multidisciplinary teams in making complex healthcare choices. The model facilitates consensus building for optimal decision-making in hospital settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Decision Science
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Multidisciplinary decision-making in hospitals is complex.
- Effective consensus-building is crucial for optimal choices.
- Administrative pharmacists require tools for complex decisions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a conceptual decision analysis model.
- To demonstrate its application in multidisciplinary hospital decision-making.
- To highlight its utility as a consensus-building tool.
Main Methods:
- A four-step decision analysis model was conceptualized.
- Steps include problem definition, structuring, information characterization, and action selection.
- The model was applied to select an intermittent intravenous drug delivery system.
Main Results:
- The conceptual model provides a structured approach to decision-making.
- It effectively facilitated consensus among hospital decision-makers.
- The model's application demonstrated its practical utility.
Conclusions:
- Decision analysis offers a valuable framework for complex healthcare decisions.
- The model enhances communication and consensus in multidisciplinary teams.
- It is particularly beneficial for administrative pharmacists in hospital settings.