Computer Decision Support Changes Physician Practice But Not Knowledge Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine whether adding an autism module promoting adherence to clinical guidelines to an existing computer decision support system (CDSS) changed physician knowledge and self-reported clinical practice.

Methods

The CHICA (Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation) system, a CDSS, was enhanced with a module to improve management of autism in 2 of the 4 community pediatric clinics using the system. We examined the knowledge and beliefs of pediatric users using cross-sectional surveys administered at 3 time points (baseline, 12 months and 24 months post-implementation) between November 2010 and January 2013. Surveys measured knowledge, beliefs and self-reported practice patterns related to autism.

Results

A total of 45, 39, and 42 pediatricians re

SUBMITTER: Bauer NS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4586335 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature