Exploring the Role of Clinical Decision Support Systems in Enhancing Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Posted: Jan 01, 2024
Abstract
The integration of Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) into nursing practice represents a critical frontier in healthcare informatics, yet the full potential of these systems to enhance evidence-based nursing remains largely untapped. Traditional approaches to CDSS implementation have often prioritized technical functionality over the complex cognitive and contextual factors that characterize nursing clinical reasoning. This research addresses this gap by proposing a novel framework that reconceptualizes CDSS as collaborative partners in the nursing decision-making process rather than mere repositories of clinical guidelines. The fundamental research question guiding this investigation examines how CDSS can be designed and implemented to authentically support nursing clinical judgment while promoting adherence to evidence-based protocols. Secondary questions explore the specific system characteristics that facilitate nursing engagement with evidence-based practice and the organizational factors that mediate successful CDSS integration. The significance of this research lies in its potential to transform how healthcare institutions approach technology implementation, moving beyond technical specifications to consider the human factors that ultimately determine system effectiveness. By examining CDSS through the lens of nursing clinical reasoning, this study offers original insights that bridge the divide between technological capability and practical clinical utility.
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