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Does the integration of an electronic clinical decision support system tool within medical records increase diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Primary Care Practices (PCPs)?

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508R - Research Paper

Abstract
Aim:
To determine whether the integration of an electronic clinical decision support tool (eCDSS) within electronic medical records could increase diagnosis and management of CKD in Australian PCPs. 

Method:
A systematic literature review was conducted across three databases targeted toward studies that involved eCDSS use in PCPs with specific focus on diagnosis, documentation and management of CKD.

Results:
A total of 17 studies met inclusion criteria. Of these, 8 identified CKD diagnostic coding as primary or secondary outcome. 4 demonstrated statistically significant increase in coding following integration of eCDSS tool. Improvement in measurement of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio was demonstrated in 3 of 4 studies but improvement in guideline recommended management was only demonstrated in 3 of 16 studies. 

Conclusion:
This review was inconclusive and further studies are required to investigate whether eCDSS tools can prompt improved identification and guideline recommenced management of CKD in PCPs

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