The Impact of Clinical Decision Support Alerts on Clostridioides difficile Testing: A Systematic Review, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Conclusions The use of electronic alerts for diagnostic stewardship for C. difficile was associated with reductions in CDI testing, the proportion of inappropriate CDI testing, and rates of CDI in most studies. However, broader concerns related to alerts remain understudied, including unintended adverse consequences and alert fatigue.
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