Priority Setting in Improving Hospital Care for Older Patients Using Clinical Decision Support

Despite rising attention and successful interventions, the quality of hospital care for older people remains suboptimal in some areas.1 Health care professionals need to adopt a specific approach for older patients that takes into account the patients' vulnerability to adverse events, as well as individual preferences.1,2 Geriatric knowledge needed for this adoption is described in guidelines. However, implementation into daily practice is complex. Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSSs) can support implementation of guidelines and improve quality of care.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - May 1, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Birgit A. Damoiseaux-Volman, Stephanie Medlock, Kim J. Ploegmakers, Fatma Karapinar- Çarkit, C.T. Paul Krediet, Sophia E. de Rooij, A. Margot Lagaay, Mike J.L. Peters, Joanna E. Klopotowska, Rob J. van Marum, Oscar J. de Vries, Johannes A. Romijn, Nathal Tags: Research Letter Source Type: research