Why the study?
Obesity is a recognised risk factor for venous thromboembolism, and increased dosing of pharmacological prophylaxis is recommended in obese inpatients.
Does a clinical decision support intervention in electronic medical records improve appropriate dosing for thromboprophylaxis in obese inpatients?
Does a clinical decision support intervention in electronic medical records improve appropriate dosing for thromboprophylaxis in obese inpatients?
A simple clinical decision support intervention in the electronic medical record can significantly improve guideline-compliant VTE prophylaxis dosing in obese inpatients.
Supports CDS integration to optimize dosing in obese inpatients; leaves open effects on VTE events.
Obesity is a well-recognised risk factor for venous thromboembolism, and increased dosing of pharmacological prophylaxis is recommended in obese inpatients. We performed a clinical decision support intervention by adjusting order sentences of prophylactic enoxaparin within our electronic medical records, which significantly improved appropriate dosing for thromboprophylaxis in obese inpatients at our institution.
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