Comparison of Ordering Tools on Adherence to Treatment Protocols in the Emergency Department.
Year: 2022
Type: conference-paper
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To assess adherence to clinical protocols in the emergency department after the implementation of embedded order panels in the electronic health record. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Due to infrequent use, a subset of order sets were redesigned as embedded order panels in a menu-style quick list. Usage was measured before and after implementation at seven departments. RESULTS: There were 2,247 applicable encounters during the pre-intervention period and 1,723 post-intervention. The use of order sets increased significantly after implementation (14% vs. 33% or encounters, p < 0.001). Traditional order sets required at least seven keystrokes or mouse clicks, while embedded order panels required only two. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Use of order sets increased after implementation of embedded order panels; however, they were still only used for about one-third of applicable encounters suggesting that more work is needed to increase treatment protocol adherence and electronic health record efficiency.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Kyle Marshall, David Friedlander, Vishnu Mohan, David K Vawdrey
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4367668732