Inappropriate laboratory testing in internal medicine inpatients: Prevalence, causes and interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To reduce overutilization of laboratory testing many interventions have been tried, but selecting the most effective intervention for a given setting is challenging. To be sustainable, interventions need to align with healthcare providers' needs and daily practices. This study aimed to assess the extent of overutilization and the perspectives of healthcare providers, which may be used to guide the choice of intervention.

Methods

The extent of inappropriate laboratory testing in internal medicine inpatients was evaluated using a database. Surveys and focus groups were used to investigate healthcare providers' perceptions on its causes and solutions.

Results

On average, patients had 5.7 laboratory orders done during the first week of admission, whereas guidel

SUBMITTER: Vrijsen BEL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7021522 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature