Implementing Clinical Decision Support for Primary Care Preventive Screenings for People with Physical Disabilities

Key Points

• This research aims to enhance the effectiveness of clinical decision support tools for preventive screenings in primary care settings for individuals with physical disabilities.
• Conducted a mixed methods study involving quantitative and qualitative data from primary care providers.
• Gathered feedback on the use and integration of the clinical decision support alerts.
• Identified barriers, such as cognitive burden and workflow challenges, affecting tool usability.
• Found that primary care providers infrequently utilized the clinical decision support alerts.
• Identified specific areas for improvement, including the need for clearer rationale for recommendations.
• Suggested better integration of the tool into existing workflows to facilitate its use.