The effectiveness of computerized clinical guidelines in the process of care: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical practice guidelines have been developed aiming to improve the quality of care. The implementation of the computerized clinical guidelines (CCG) has been supported by the development of computerized clinical decision support systems.This systematic review assesses the impact of CCG on the process of care compared with non-computerized clinical guidelines.

Methods

Specific features of CCG were studied through an extensive search of scientific literature, querying electronic databases: Pubmed/Medline, Embase and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. A multivariable logistic regression was carried out to evaluate the association of CCG's features with positive effect on the process of care.

Results

Forty-five articles were selected. The logistic model s

SUBMITTER: Damiani G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2837004 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature