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Evaluation of general practice computer templates. Lessons from a pilot randomised controlled trial.

S S Tai1, I Nazareth, C Donegan

  • 1Department of Primary Care and Population Sciences, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College London, UK.

Methods of Information in Medicine
|October 16, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Practice nurses frequently used computerized templates for asthma and diabetes management, but general practitioners did not. Health professionals favored templates for general care, suggesting observational studies for future pilot investigations.

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Area of Science:

  • General Practice
  • Health Informatics
  • Clinical Management

Background:

  • Computerized templates offer potential for guideline adherence in chronic disease management.
  • General practices in North London were selected for a pilot study.
  • Asthma and diabetes management were the focus conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the uptake of computerized management guidelines by general practitioners and practice nurses.
  • To explore user views and barriers to the use of computerized templates.
  • To compare the effectiveness of randomized controlled trials versus observational methods for pilot investigations.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot randomized trial was conducted across six general practices.
  • Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews.

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  • Quantitative data tracked changes in template usage during the study period.

    • Main Results:

    • Practice nurses demonstrated high template utilization.
    • General practitioners exhibited low template adoption rates.
    • Reasons for non-use included template length and lack of direct patient involvement.

    Conclusions:

    • Health professionals expressed positive attitudes towards templates for general clinical care.
    • Qualitative and quantitative methods effectively identified barriers to computer template use.
    • Observational or quasi-experimental designs are recommended over randomized controlled trials for pilot studies of computerized templates.