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The Effect of a Mobile-Based Intervention on Physicians' Laboratory Test Ordering Behavior.
Fateme Shojaeezadea1,2, Zahra Meidani2, Hossein Akbari3
1Health Information Management Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 23, 2024
Summary
Mobile-based feedback (MBF) can improve how healthcare services are used. This study examined how MBF affects residents
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Health Services Research
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Digital tools, especially mobile technologies, are increasingly recognized for their potential to enhance healthcare service efficiency.
- Effective strategies are needed to guide the appropriate use of healthcare resources, including laboratory testing.
- Understanding resident behavior in ordering laboratory tests is crucial for optimizing healthcare utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of mobile-based feedback (MBF) on the laboratory test ordering behavior of residents.
- To assess whether digital interventions can influence clinical decision-making regarding diagnostic tests.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental research design was employed.
- The study involved residents as participants.
- The intervention focused on providing mobile-based feedback (MBF) to influence ordering behavior.
Main Results:
- Mobile-based feedback (MBF) was found to influence residents' laboratory test ordering behavior.
- The study provides evidence for the effectiveness of digital feedback in modifying clinical practices.
Conclusions:
- Mobile-based feedback (MBF) represents a viable digital strategy for improving the efficient use of healthcare services.
- Digital tools can be leveraged to guide and optimize resident behavior in ordering laboratory tests.
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