Impact of Online Evidence Retrieval on General Practice Decision-Making
Author Information
Author(s): Enrico Coiera, Farah Magrabi, Johanna I Westbrook, Michael R Kidd, Richard O Day
Primary Institution: Centre for Health Informatics, University of New South Wales
Hypothesis
Online evidence systems are clinically acceptable and will be used by clinicians in 'real world' general practice settings.
Conclusion
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online evidence retrieval system in improving clinical decision-making processes in general practice.
Supporting Evidence
- Clinicians have many unanswered questions during clinical encounters.
- Improving access to clinical evidence may support better decision-making.
- Previous studies show that access to information can positively impact decision-making.
Takeaway
This study is trying to see if giving doctors access to online medical information helps them make better decisions for their patients.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial design with pre- and post-trial surveys to assess clinician acceptance and decision-making changes.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from self-reported data on clinician behavior.
Limitations
The study may not account for all variables affecting decision-making in clinical practice.
Participant Demographics
General practitioners registered to practice in Australia with access to computers and electronic prescribing.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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