New Report Examines Challenges and Barriers to Implementing Clinical Decision Support

New Report Examines Challenges and Barriers to Implementing Clinical Decision Support

A new report that examines the challenges and barriers to implementing clinical decision support (CDS) found that workflow, design, and clinician’s level of support are just some of the issues that can affect successful CDS implementation. Challenges and Barriers to Clinical Decision Support (CDS) Implementation describes the challenges and barriers that AHRQ contractors encountered as part of their CDS demonstration project. These challenges and barriers can be successfully addressed by employing several key strategies, which include utilizing standard data exchange formats, providing clinicians with appropriate training, and modifying CDS to address clinicians’ needs. Select to access the report (PDF File, PDF Help).

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