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This viewpoint aims to explore the issue of workflow blocking and its impact on clinical care quality.

April 10, 2026JAMA1 citations

Workflow Blocking in Clinical Care

JKJacob T. KannarkatJohns Hopkins University PAPaul E. AbrahamOak Ridge National Laboratory JKJaime S. KingUniversity of Auckland

Key Points

This viewpoint aims to explore the issue of workflow blocking and its impact on clinical care quality.
Discussed the concept of workflow blocking in clinical settings.
Examined constraints on tool interoperability.
Analyzed the gap between tool availability and integration into practice.
Identified how workflow blocking limits the effectiveness of clinical tools.
Highlighted the potential for improved care quality through better integration.
Suggested that addressing these constraints could enhance the clinical experience.

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses workflow blocking, constraints limiting how interoperable tools function, and how addressing the gap between the availability of these tools and their integration into clinical practice could improve care quality and clinical experience.

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