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ArticleBMC health services research2022

Knowledge support for ankle fractures in the Swedish Fracture Register - a qualitative study of physicians' experiences.

Emilia Möller Rydberg, Johan Insulan, Ola Rolfson, Maziar Mohaddes, Linda Ahlstrom

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Article in BMC health services research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Emilia Möller RydbergInstitute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. emilia.rydberg@vgregion.se.
Johan InsulanInstitute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Ola RolfsonInstitute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Maziar MohaddesInstitute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Linda AhlstromDepartment of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Region Västra Götaland, Göteborgsvägen 31, SE-431 80 Mölndal, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital · SEUniversity of Gothenburg · SERegion Västra Götaland · SE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this study is to investigate the experiences of physicians presented with a knowledge support system while registering data on ankle fractures in the Swedish Fracture Register. The present study aims to answer the following research questions:     • "How is receiving knowledge support while registering a fracture in the Swedish Fracture Register experienced by the physicians using it?".     • "Can a feeling of increased usability of a quality register be achieved by providing the user with real-time feedback?".

methodsA total of 20 physicians using the Swedish Fracture Register were recruited using a purposive sampling strategy. Qualitative content analysis was performed on individual semi-structured interviews performed in May and June 2020.

resultsThe present study demonstrates that the knowledge support system in the Swedish Fracture Register was perceived by the physicians as strengthening the evidence base and improving the quality of ankle fracture treatment. The knowledge support system was evaluated as a good tool for validating clinical decisions and managing the information that needs to be processed to make informed decisions.

conclusionsThe present study affirms that being provided with knowledge support is appreciated by physicians, increase value for work and enhance the initiative to register. The physicians experienced that the knowledge support provided an appreciated validation of the clinical decisions taken and a feeling of improved care. When incorporating knowledge support into an NQR, consideration must be given to physicians' fears of becoming overly reliant on a template and losing control of the clinical base.

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Ankle FracturesPhysiciansFeedbackHumansQualitative ResearchSwedenAnkle FractureKnowledge supportSemi structured interviewsSwedish Fracture Register

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PMCPMC8941301
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