Impact of Mobile Device-Based Clinical Decision Support Tool on Guideline Adherence and Mental Workload.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the individual-level impact of an electronic clinical decision support (ECDS) tool, PedsGuide, on febrile infant clinical decision making and cognitive load.

Methods

A counterbalanced, prospective, crossover simulation study was performed among attending and trainee physicians. Participants performed simulated febrile infant cases with use of PedsGuide and with standard reference text. Cognitive load was assessed using the NASA-Task Load Index (NASA-TLX), which determines mental, physical, temporal demand, effort, frustration, and performance. Usability was assessed with the System Usability Scale (SUS). Scores on cases and NASA-TLX scores were compared between condition states.

Results

A total of 32 participants completed the study. Scores on fe

SUBMITTER: Richardson KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6732014 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep - Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature