TableĀ 5

Summary of studies implementing real time audit and feedback interventions

StudyOutcomes measuredResults
Piazza (2009)Prophylaxis prescriptionPhysicians who were alerted were more likely to prescribe VTE prophylaxis (46.0% vs 20.6%, p<0.0001)
VTEVTE was not significantly different (2.7% vs 3.4%, HR 0.79; 95% CI 0.50 to 1.25)
Mahan (2012)Appropriate prophylaxis prescriptionAppropriate prophylaxis prescription significantly improved (37.9% vs 23.8%, OR 1.8, 95% CI 1.6 to 2.1, p<0.0001)
Preventable VTEPreventable VTE decreased by 74% (95% CI 44% to 88%, p=0.0006)
  • VTE, venous thromboembolism.