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Computerised reminders and feedback in medication management: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

Authors

Bennett JW, Glasziou PP

Journal

Med J Aust

Publication Date

2003

Volume

178

Issue

Pages

217-22

HIT Description: Computerized reminders and feedback More info...
Purpose of Study: Assess the effect of the HIT system on medication management.
Years of study: Not Available
Study Design: Systematic review of 26 controlled trials.
Outcomes: Effect of the HIT system on various aspects of medication management.

Summary:

Settings: Seven of the studies were from the Reganstrief Institute and one was from the VA. The remainder were from a variety of sources, mostly assessing general medicine clinics in academic settings or general practices in the United Kingdom.
Intervention: Computerized reminders or provider feedback or combined reminders and feedback or patient directed reminders.
Clinical Outcomes: Results were mixed across studies with most but not all studies reporting improvements in providers receiving computerized reminders. Authors concluded that reminders are more effective than feedback in influencing physician behavior related to medication management.

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