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Infectious disease outbreaks: how online clinical decision support could help
BMJ Simulation & Technology Enhanced Learning
|May 6, 2022
Summary
Doctors want fast access to evidence-based online clinical decision support tools to improve infectious disease care. Key features include quick retrieval of current information across various devices for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Decision Support Systems
Background:
- Online clinical decision support tools offer potential benefits for managing infectious diseases.
- Understanding physician needs and expectations is crucial for developing effective tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate how physicians might use an online clinical decision support tool for infectious disease care.
- To identify desired features in such a tool from the physician's perspective.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semistructured telephone interviews with physicians.
- Assessed the perceived utility and desired features of a clinical decision support tool.
Main Results:
- Physicians are primarily interested in improving patient care through these tools.
- Rapid access to evidence-based, current information is essential due to time constraints.
- Physicians utilize diverse devices (desktops, laptops, mobiles, apps) to access information.
Conclusions:
- Clinical decision support tools are viewed as valuable for enhancing infectious disease management.
- Tool design must prioritize speed, evidence-based content, and multi-device accessibility to meet physician needs.
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