Anchoring and adjustment as a moderator on the impact of computerised order entry on clinical efficiency. (2nd August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCreless, Tamuchin
• Is Part Of: International journal of electronic healthcare. Volume 10:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 299
• Page End: 312
• Publication Date: 2019-08-02
• Subjects: healthcare -- information technology -- decision support -- anchoring -- adjustment -- clinical decision support; Medical informatics -- Periodicals; 362.10285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-8453

Abstract

Studies on the effectiveness of clinical decision support systems on impacting clinical outcomes have shown varying results. A gap exists in understanding the factors that play a role in the relationship between the decision support systems, providers, and clinical outcomes. This study explores the role of adjustment level, or the difference between a clinician's initial evaluation of a treatment path for a patient, and the treatment path presented by a decision support system. The study suggests that where the adjustment level is high, decision support systems are not as effective in affecting outcomes than when adjustment levels are low.