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This is a Observational study (also classified as: Usability Testing).

Special Issue on CDS Failures: Unintended Delays in Pediatric Post-Operative Antibiotic Administration from Overly Complex CDS Instructions

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Implementation of a CDS system failed to improve antibiotic timing in a PICU, highlighting workflow challenges.

Delays in post-operative antibiotic administration were noted in the PICU, emphasizing workflow inefficiencies.
The CDS alert increased the time for nurses to release medication orders, contrary to initial goals.
Usability testing revealed confusion among nurses, resulting in the discontinuation of the CDS alert.
Extended evaluation periods are necessary to accurately assess the impact of CDS implementations on patient care.

Kandaswamy et al. (2025) studied this question.

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