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Information sources and clinical decisions.

J K Stross

    Journal of General Internal Medicine
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Dissemination of chronic airway obstruction (CAO) management information evolved significantly between 1978 and 1983. Continuing medical education influenced diagnostic practices, while pharmaceutical representatives informed therapeutic choices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Information Dissemination
    • Healthcare Management
    • Pulmonary Medicine

    Background:

    • Chronic airway obstruction (CAO) management requires up-to-date information for effective patient care.
    • Understanding how healthcare providers receive and adopt new medical knowledge is crucial for improving clinical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the dissemination of information regarding chronic airway obstruction (CAO) management in community hospitals.
    • To identify key information sources influencing physician behavior in CAO treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective chart audits of CAO patients in six community hospitals during 1978 and 1983.
    • Physician surveys to assess the impact of various information sources on clinical decision-making.

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    Main Results:

    • Significant shifts observed in the utilization of diagnostic tests and therapeutic agents for CAO.
    • Continuing medical education (CME) was a primary driver for changes in diagnostic test ordering.
    • Pharmaceutical manufacturers' representatives emerged as key sources for information on new therapeutic agents.

    Conclusions:

    • Information dissemination in medical practice is multifaceted, with physicians utilizing diverse sources.
    • Effective Continuing Medical Education (CME) strategies are vital for influencing diagnostic practices.
    • Awareness of information source impact is essential for both physicians and CME planners to optimize knowledge transfer.