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This research aims to evaluate the impact of electronic clinical decision support on imaging practices in emergency departments.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Improving Imaging Appropriateness in the Emergency Department: Radiology Clinical Decision Support in a Quaternary Care Centre—A Retrospective Observational Study

Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the impact of electronic clinical decision support on imaging practices in emergency departments.
Conducted a retrospective observational study in a quaternary care center.
Analyzed the integration of electronic clinical decision support into clinical workflows.
Assessed changes in imaging appropriateness and CT utilization rates.
Improved imaging appropriateness was observed following eCDS integration.
Reduced utilization of low-value CT scans was noted.
Potential environmental benefits were recognized due to decreased imaging volume.

Abstract

Integration of eCDS into clinical workflows was associated with improved imaging appropriateness, reduced low-value CT utilisation and potential environmental benefit. Sustained impact likely depends on clinician engagement, education and broader cultural change.

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Muzio et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db37df4fe01fead37c5f3e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.70097

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