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Computerized decision support: beyond expert systems.

P F Brennan

    Health Matrix
    |February 4, 1988
    PubMed
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    Decision-modelling programs aid clinicians by offering analytical support for complex medical choices. This includes decision tree analysis for sequential outcomes and multiple criteria models for simultaneous considerations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Informatics
    • Clinical Decision Support Systems
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Expert systems offer potential for clinical decision support.
    • Current software packages, termed decision-modelling programs, provide analytical assistance for complex clinical decisions.
    • Effective decision support tools are crucial for improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the two primary classes of computerized decision-modelling programs.
    • To illustrate these classes with examples of commercially available software.
    • To inform clinicians about available tools for enhancing decision-making processes.

    Main Methods:

    • Categorization of decision-modelling programs into two main classes: decision tree analysis and multiple criteria models.

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  • Description of the functional application of each class.
  • Inclusion of examples of existing commercial software packages for each category.

    • Main Results:

    • Decision tree analysis is effective for decisions where current actions influence future outcomes, such as treatment selection based on potential side effects.
    • Multiple criteria models are beneficial when choices must simultaneously satisfy numerous, diverse criteria.
    • Commercially available packages exist for both decision tree analysis and multiple criteria modelling.

    Conclusions:

    • Computerized decision-modelling programs offer valuable analytical assistance to clinicians facing difficult decisions.
    • Understanding the distinct applications of decision tree analysis and multiple criteria models can optimize tool selection.
    • The availability of commercial software facilitates the integration of advanced decision support into clinical practice.