Implementation of a clinical decision support system for antimicrobial stewardship

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2012 Apr;33(4):412-5. doi: 10.1086/664762.

Abstract

Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) for antimicrobial stewardship require considerable human resources and financial investments. This pre-/postimplementation study evaluated the effect of a CDSS on performance of prospective audit with intervention and feedback and demonstrated an increase in interventions and recommendation acceptance countered by a substantial number of nonactionable alerts.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Decision Support Systems, Clinical / organization & administration*
  • Drug Utilization Review / organization & administration*
  • Feedback
  • Humans
  • Program Development
  • Reminder Systems

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents