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ArticleJMIR human factors2024

Clinical Decision Support Requirements for Ventricular Tachycardia Diagnosis Within the Frameworks of Knowledge and Practice: Survey Study.

Zhao Hu, Min Wang, Si Zheng, Xiaowei Xu, Zhuxin Zhang, Qiaoyue Ge, Jiao Li, Yan Yao

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Zhao Hu *Arrhythmia Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College/National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8978-0637
Min Wang *Institute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID 0009-0009-8003-8124
Si ZhengInstitute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9834-9774
Xiaowei XuInstitute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2863-1376
Zhuxin ZhangArrhythmia Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College/National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6048-6610
Qiaoyue GeWest China School of Public Health, West China Fourth Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3615-6798
Jiao LiInstitute of Medical Information, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6391-8343
Yan YaoArrhythmia Center, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College/National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Beijing, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4003-4323
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College · CNSichuan University · CN

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Abstract

backgroundVentricular tachycardia (VT) diagnosis is challenging due to the similarity between VT and some forms of supraventricular tachycardia, complexity of clinical manifestations, heterogeneity of underlying diseases, and potential for life-threatening hemodynamic instability. Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) have emerged as promising tools to augment the diagnostic capabilities of cardiologists. However, a requirements analysis is acknowledged to be vital for the success of a CDSS, especially for complex clinical tasks such as VT diagnosis.

objectiveThe aims of this study were to analyze the requirements for a VT diagnosis CDSS within the frameworks of knowledge and practice and to determine the clinical decision support (CDS) needs.

methodsOur multidisciplinary team first conducted semistructured interviews with seven cardiologists related to the clinical challenges of VT and expected decision support. A questionnaire was designed by the multidisciplinary team based on the results of interviews. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: demographic information, knowledge assessment, practice assessment, and CDS needs. The practice section consisted of two simulated cases for a total score of 10 marks. Online questionnaires were disseminated to registered cardiologists across China from December 2022 to February 2023. The scores for the practice section were summarized as continuous variables, using the mean, median, and range. The knowledge and CDS needs sections were assessed using a 4-point Likert scale without a neutral option. Kruskal-Wallis tests were performed to investigate the relationship between scores and practice years or specialty.

resultsOf the 687 cardiologists who completed the questionnaire, 567 responses were eligible for further analysis. The results of the knowledge assessment showed that 383 cardiologists (68%) lacked knowledge in diagnostic evaluation. The overall average score of the practice assessment was 6.11 (SD 0.55); the etiological diagnosis section had the highest overall scores (mean 6.74, SD 1.75), whereas the diagnostic evaluation section had the lowest scores (mean 5.78, SD 1.19). A majority of cardiologists (344/567, 60.7%) reported the need for a CDSS. There was a significant difference in practice competency scores between general cardiologists and arrhythmia specialists (P=.02).

conclusionsThere was a notable deficiency in the knowledge and practice of VT among Chinese cardiologists. Specific knowledge and practice support requirements were identified, which provide a foundation for further development and optimization of a CDSS. Moreover, it is important to consider clinicians' specialization levels and years of practice for effective and personalized support.

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Decision Support Systems, ClinicalTachycardia, VentricularArrhythmias, CardiacChinaEast Asian PeopleHumansclinical decision support systemclinical practiceknowledgequestionnairesrequirements analysisventricular tachycardia

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