PHD interventions | CDS interventions | |
Pros | Efficiently address gaps in problem and procedure lists Can improve documentation for patient events outside of a visit Do not burden busy and potentially alert-fatigued providers | Implemented with single upfront costs and minimal maintenance costs Engage providers at the point of care |
Cons | Labour intensive and costly Do not engage those actually caring for the patient | Less efficient means of addressing problem list gaps Potentially burdensome for alert-fatigued providers Limited to patients being seen for care |
CDS, clinical decision support; PHD, population health documentation.