Trial reportApplied clinical informatics2015
Computer Decision Support Changes Physician Practice But Not Knowledge Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effect of a Computer-Based Decision Support Intervention on Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening in Pediatric Primary Care Clinics: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2019Trial
- Clinical decision support methods for children and youths with mental health disorders in primary care.Family practice · 2022Review
- Tools for early screening of autism spectrum disorders in primary health care - a scoping review.BMC primary care · 2022Article
- Primary care pediatrician perceptions towards mental health within the primary care setting.Pediatric research · 2021Review
- Information and Communication Technologies to Support Early Screening of Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- The Quality of Care for Australian Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2019Article
- Awareness and Knowledge Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders Among University Students in Zambia.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo examine whether adding an autism module promoting adherence to clinical guidelines to an existing computer decision support system (CDSS) changed physician knowledge and self-reported clinical practice.
methodsThe CHICA (Child Health Improvement through Computer Automation) system, a CDSS, was enhanced with a module to improve management of autism in 2 of the 4 community pediatric clinics using the system. We examined the knowledge and beliefs of pediatric users using cross-sectional surveys administered at 3 time points (baseline, 12 months and 24 months post-implementation) between November 2010 and January 2013. Surveys measured knowledge, beliefs and self-reported practice patterns related to autism.
resultsA total of 45, 39, and 42 pediatricians responded at each time point, respectively, a 95-100% response rate. Respondents' knowledge of autism and perception of role for diagnosis did not vary between control and intervention groups either at baseline or any of the two post-intervention time points. At baseline, there was no difference between these groups in rates in the routine use of parent-rated screening instruments for autism. However, by 12 and 24 months post-implementation there was a significant difference between intervention and control clinics in terms of the intervention clinics consistently screening eligible patients with a validated autism tool. Physicians at all clinics reported ongoing challenges to community resources for further work-up and treatment related to autism.
conclusionsA CDSS module to improve primary care management of ASD in pediatric practice led to significant improvements in physician-reported use of validated screening tools to screen for ASDs. However it did not lead to corresponding changes in physician knowledge or attitudes.
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