Summary of studies implementing computerised interventions
| Study | Outcomes measured | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Lesselroth (2011) | Order set utilisation | Use of the order set increased from 20% to 80% after switch from optional to mandatory completion |
| Beeler (2011) | Prophylaxis prescription | Prophylaxis prescription improved for medical patients from 43.4% to 66.7% (p<0.0001) to 73.6% (p=0.011). |
| Kucher (2005) | Prophylaxis prescription | Patients were more likely to be prescribed mechanical prophylaxis (p<0.001) or unfractionated heparin (p<0.001) in the intervention arm. There was no significant difference in prescription of enoxaparin (p=0.18) or warfarin (p=0.11) between intervention and control arms |
| VTE | Significantly more patients in the intervention arm were free from DVT or PE after 90 days (p<0.001) | |
| Haut (2012) | Appropriate prophylaxis | Appropriate prophylaxis prescription significantly improved for trauma patients (84.4% vs 66.2%, p<0.001). |
| Preventable VTE | Preventable VTE significantly decreased (1.0% vs 0.17%, p=0.04). |
DVT, deep vein thrombosis; PE, pulmonary embolism; VTE, venous thromboembolism.