Implementation of a Behavioral Economics Electronic Health Record (BE-EHR) Module to Reduce Overtreatment of Diabetes in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intensive glycemic control is of unclear benefit and carries increased risk for older adults with diabetes. The American Geriatrics Society's (AGS) Choosing Wisely (CW) guideline promotes less aggressive glycemic targets and reduction in pharmacologic therapy for older adults with type II diabetes. Meanwhile, behavioral economic (BE) approaches offer promise in influencing hard-to-change behavior, and previous studies have shown the benefits of using electronic health record (EHR) technology to encourage guideline adherence.

Objective

This study aimed to develop and pilot test an intervention that leverages BE with EHR technology to promote appropriate diabetes management in older adults.

Design

A pilot study within the New York University Langone Health (N

SUBMITTER: Belli HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7661670 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature