Reducing Test Utilization in Hospital Settings: A Narrative Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies addressing the appropriateness of laboratory testing have revealed approximately 20% overutilization. We conducted a narrative review to (1) describe current interventions aimed at reducing unnecessary laboratory testing, specifically in hospital settings, and (2) provide estimates of their efficacy in reducing test order volume and improving patient-related clinical outcomes.

Methods

The PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health-Health Technology Assessment databases were searched for studies describing the effects of interventions aimed at reducing unnecessary laboratory tests. Data on test order volume and clinical outcomes were extracted by one reviewer, while uncertainties were discussed with two

SUBMITTER: Bindraban RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5973913 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature