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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedShaikh U, Berrong J, Nettiksimmons J
Impact of electronic health record clinical decision support on the management of pediatric obesity.
The investigators assessed the impact of electronic health record-based clinical decision support in improving the diagnosis and management of pediatric obesity. They found a statistically significant increase in the diagnosis of overweight/obesity, scheduling of follow-up appointments, frequency of ordering recommended laboratory investigations, and assessment and counseling for nutrition and physical activity.
AHRQ-funded; HS018567.
Citation: Shaikh U, Berrong J, Nettiksimmons J .
Impact of electronic health record clinical decision support on the management of pediatric obesity.
Am J Med Qual 2015 Jan-Feb;30(1):72-80. doi: 10.1177/1062860613517926.
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Keywords: Care Management, Children/Adolescents, Clinical Decision Support (CDS), Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Technology (HIT), Obesity, Obesity: Weight Management