Key result
The PRECARD electronic risk management tool was used by 21.5% of surveyed Danish general practitioners, who perceived it as a quality improvement despite prolonging consultations.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of use and attitudes toward the PRECARD electronic risk management tool among Danish general practitioners?
Population
Danish general practitioners (n=883 total; 592 from Internet survey, 291 from postal survey)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Limited PRECARD uptake despite perceived quality gains; leaves open barriers to adoption and outcome effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=883)
What is the prevalence of use and attitudes toward the PRECARD electronic risk management tool among Danish general practitioners?
The PRECARD electronic risk management tool is perceived as improving quality in preventive cardiology by Danish GPs, though its use is limited and may prolong consultations.
Bonnevie et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease risk assessment (n=883). PRECARD program was evaluated on Current use of the PRECARD program. The PRECARD electronic risk management tool was used by 21.5% of surveyed Danish general practitioners, who perceived it as a quality improvement despite prolonging consultations.
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