Initial implementation and evaluation of a Hepatitis C treatment clinical decision support system (CDSS): a nurse practitioner-driven quality improvement initiative.
Clinician compliance with clinical guidelines in the treatment of patients with Hepatitis C (HCV) has been reported to be as low as 18.5%. Treatment is complex and patient compliance is often inconsistent thus, active clinician surveillance and support is essential to successful outcomes. A clinical decision support system (CDSS) embedded within an electronic health record can provide reminders, summarize key data, and facilitate coordination of care. To date, the literature [...]
Author(s): Fathauer, L, Meek, J
DOI: 10.4338/ACI-2012-04-RA-0012