Multidisciplinary Teams are Essential for Developing Clinical Decision Support to Improve Pediatric Health Outcomes:...

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Pediatric Medicine
• Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

• Translating evidence-based guidelines into pediatric clinical practice remains a challenge.
• Effective clinical decision support (CDS) systems require integration with patient education.
• Improving pediatric patient outcomes necessitates advanced technological solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the development of clinical decision support systems incorporating individualized patient education.
• To identify key engineering components and frameworks for successful CDS implementation.
• To emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and end-user engagement.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing an engineering framework, specifically the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
• Focusing on three critical engineering components: backend (data science, predictions), front end (user interface), and integration (workflow).
• Emphasizing partnership with end-users, including clinicians and patients, throughout the development process.

Main Results:

• Successful development and adoption of CDS with patient education require addressing backend, front end, and integration.
• The Technology Acceptance Model provides a guiding framework for development.
• Interdisciplinary teams are essential for creating and implementing effective technology support.

Conclusions:

• Clinical decision support systems with patient education can enhance pediatric patient outcomes.
• A structured engineering approach, guided by TAM and involving end-users, is crucial for technology adoption.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration is fundamental to bridging the gap between evidence-based guidelines and clinical practice.