Choosing which in-hospital laboratory tests to target for intervention: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Some laboratory testing practices may be of low value, leading to wasted resources and potential patient harm. Our scoping review investigated factors and processes that developers report using to inform decisions about what tests to target for practice improvement.

Methods

We searched Medline on May 30th, 2019 and June 28th, 2021 and included guidelines, recommendation statements, or empirical studies related to test ordering practices. Studies were included if they were conducted in a tertiary care setting, reported making a choice about a specific test requiring intervention, and reported at least one factor informing that choice. We extracted descriptive details, tests chosen, processes used to make the choice, and factors guiding test choice.

Results

SUBMITTER: Podolsky E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9876731 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature