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Clinical decision support systems use in Wisconsin
Marc-Oliver Wright1, Mary Jo Knobloch, Carrie A Pecher
1Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Ill, USA.
Summary
Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are underutilized in Wisconsin, with many physicians unfamiliar with their use. While receptive to new tools, physician acceptance remains a key barrier to widespread CDSS implementation.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Decision Making
- Physician Practice Patterns
Background:
- Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are increasingly prevalent in healthcare settings.
- Assessing the current state of CDSS adoption is crucial for understanding their integration into medical practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the utilization and physician interest in CDSS within Wisconsin's inpatient settings.
- To identify potential barriers hindering the implementation of CDSS among physicians.
Main Methods:
- A web-based survey was distributed to physicians through the Wisconsin Medical Society.
- The survey comprised 20 questions to gather data on CDSS awareness, utilization, and perceived barriers.
Main Results:
- 38% of surveyed physicians reported CDSS in their facilities, with few being computer-based.
- A significant knowledge gap exists, with 38% unfamiliar with CDSS. However, 79% expressed receptiveness to new decision support tools.
- Physician acceptance was identified as the primary anticipated barrier to CDSS implementation.
Conclusions:
- CDSS are currently used in a limited capacity in Wisconsin, often not in computer-based formats.
- Physicians show general interest in CDSS, but a notable knowledge deficit persists.
- Addressing physician acceptance is critical for future CDSS adoption and effective implementation.
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