What Determines the Use of Clinical Decision Support Systems in Nursing? Results of a Multiple Regression Analysis
Year: 2024
Type: book-chapter
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: In nursing, professionals are expected to base their practice on evidence-based knowledge, however the successful implementation of this knowledge into nursing practice is not always assured. Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) are considered to bridge this evidence-practice gap. METHODS: This study examines the extent to which evidence-based nursing (EBN) practices influence the use of CDSS and identifies what additional factors from acceptance theories such as UTAUT play a role. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Our findings from three regression models revealed that nursing professionals and nursing students who employ evidence-based practices are not more likely to use an evidence-based CDSS. The relationship between an EBN composite score (model 1) or is individual dimensions (model 2) and CDSS use was not significant. However, a more comprehensive model (model 3), incorporating items from the UTAUT such as Social Influences, Facilitating Conditions, Performance Expectancy, and Effort Expectancy, supplemented by Satisfaction demonstrated a significant variance explained (R2 = 0.279). Performance Expectancy and Satisfaction were found to be significantly associated with CDSS utilization. CONCLUSION: This underscores the importance of user-friendliness and practical utility of a CDSS. Despite potential limitations in generalizability and a limited sample size, the results provide insights into that CDSS first and foremost underly the same mechanisms of use as other health IT systems.
DOI: 10.3233/shti240869
Institutions: Hochschule Osnabrück, München Klinik, Cappelen Damm (Norway)
Language: English
Subfield: Health Information Management
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4402279260