Streamlining patient consultations for sleep disorders with a knowledge-based CDSS

Jacqueline Blake; Don Kerr; John G Gammack

doi:10.1016/j.is.2015.08.003

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Streamlining patient consultations for sleep disorders with a knowledge-based CDSS

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Streamlining patient consultations for sleep disorders with a knowledge-based CDSS

Jacqueline Blake, Don Kerr and John G Gammack

Information Systems, Vol.56, pp.109-119

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.is.2015.08.003

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Abstract

sleep disorder

workflow

online clinical decision support

hi-trees

usability

UniSC Diversity Area - Disability and Inclusion

Objectives: This paper examines the workflow of sleep physicians during a patient consultation and how an innovative clinical decision support system (CDSS) provides efficiency and effectiveness gains. Methods: The CDSS tools consisted of two input applications for patient data, with a knowledge based decision support system developed participatively with physicians and an international panel. An argument tree approach was used to produce diagnostic explanations and an evidence-based report for the physician using medically correct and shared terminology. A usability evaluation using a qualitative approach was carried out to ensure that the CDSS met the physicians' information needs, as well as the wider needs of a Sleep Investigation Unit. Results: The physicians found the CDSS both useful and usable with clear applications in triage and diagnostic decision-making, and in patient education. Conclusion: The CDSS both reduces the time and number of visits needed for consultations, and helps focus consultation on better individual patient care through informed explanation of diagnostic and treatment decisions.

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Title: Streamlining patient consultations for sleep disorders with a knowledge-based CDSS
Authors: Jacqueline Blake (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
Don Kerr (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts, Business and Law
John G Gammack (Author) - Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Publication details: Information Systems, Vol.56, pp.109-119
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd.
Date published: 2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.is.2015.08.003
ISSN: 0306-4379
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; USC Business School - Legacy; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449309402621
Output Type: Journal article

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