Primary care clinician engagement in implementing a machine-learning algorithm for targeted screening of familial hypercholesterolemia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the impact of a multi-pronged educational approach on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) management at a large academic medical center with the aim of empowering primary care clinicians (PCC) to diagnose and treat FH.

Methods

A comprehensive educational program for PCCs on FH management was developed and piloted from July 2022 to March 2024. Components of our intervention included: 1. Implementation of a novel clinical decision support tool in the electronic medical record for FH management, 2. Development and dissemination of an interactive educational website focused on FH and its management, 3. Delivery of virtual instructional sessions to increase awareness of the tool, provide education on its use, an

SUBMITTER: Kim K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11338952 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature