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. 2023 Oct 18;25:e45163. doi: 10.2196/45163

Table 2.

Characteristics of the computerized clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) implementations included in the full-text studies (n=42).

Taxonomy by Nilsen [30], study, and year of publication Clinical context CDSS type Implementation phase Theory, model, or framework
Model

Ashraf et al [67], 2022 Medical imaging Algorithm and alert linked to EHRa Nontranslational effectiveness study PDSAb IHIc model

Ali et al [68], 2020 Anesthetic Prefilled electronic form and alerts Nontranslational effectiveness study PDSA IHI model

Bernonille et al [69], 2011 Prescription Web app and EHR CPOEd Installation Gaston framework by de Clercq et al [105]

Bertoni et al [70], 2019 Prescription Electronic order set in EHR Full implementation PDSA IHI model

Cho et al [71], 2023 Falls screening tool Algorithm linked to EHR Nontranslational effectiveness study PDSA

Ellouzi et al [64], 2017 Hospital-acquired infection pilot Clinical dashboard Installation Theoretical framework for multiagent-based decision support

Flaherty et al [72], 2021 Asthma prescription Algorithm linked to EHR Nontranslational effectiveness study PDSA

Hanna et al [73], 2020 Cancer clinical screening Electronic form in EHR Initial implementation PDSA

Jemal et al [63], 2019 Clinical deterioration Prediction modeling Installation Multiagent system and intuitionistic fuzzy logic

Khazaei et al [74], 2015 Hospital-acquired infection Prediction modeling linked to EHR Exploration and installation Research and clinical framework

Klunk et al [75], 2021 Prescription Electronic order set in the EHR Nontranslational effectiveness study PDSA IHI model

Leibowitz et al [76], 2018 Blood infections Electronic order set in EHR Nontranslational effectiveness study PDSA

Maia and Lapão [77], 2017 Hospital-acquired infection HAI-TooLe and alert and surveillance Exploration, installation, initial implementation, and full implementation Design science research methodology

Simões et al [78], 2018 Prescription HAI-Tool alerts and patient timeline Exploration, installation, initial implementation, and full implementation Design science research methodology

Sinvani et al [79], 2020 Prescription Electronic order set in EHR Exploration, installation, initial implementation, and full implementation Four phases

Stanger et al [80], 2018 Prescription Electronic prescription and automated form Installation, initial implementation, and full implementation PDSA

Streiff et al [81], 2012 Blood infections CPOE Exploration, installation, and initial implementation TRIPf model

Tan et al [82], 2021 Vaccination Electronic nursing checklist Nontranslational effectiveness study PDSA
Determinant framework

Bomba and Land [83], 2006 Pharmacy Electronic prescribing Exploration Triangle of Dependencies Model by Sauer

Brunner et al [84], 2020 Medical imaging Clinical alert Exploration, installation, and initial implementation Sociotechnical framework

Chinman et al [85], 2019 Opioid screening Electronic dashboard Initial implementation and full implementation Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Förberg et al [86], 2016 Blood infections Electronic reminder in EHR Installation and initial implementation Alberta context tool

Geva et al [87], 2021 Blood infections Web-based, static checklist and EHR Installation Five Rights of Clinical Decision Support

Kuo and Chang [88], 2014 Prescription CPOE and mobile app Installation TAMg for mobile service

Kawamoto et al [89], 2021 Neonatal bilirubin management app (hospital-acquired infection), atrial fibrillation stroke calculator, diabetes pharmacotherapy outcome prediction app, lung cancer screening shared decision-making app Application within EHR-clinical guidelines, chart, and recommendations; clinical calculators embedded in EHR; application within EHR with predictive modeling; and an EHR-integrated shared decision-making screening tool Exploration, installation, and initial implementation Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment Framework

Mosch et al [90], 2022 Intensive care monitoring and prediction modeling Tablet computer–based remote patient monitoring and electronic chart Installation Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Patapovas et al [91], 2013 Prescription Electronic template and alerts in EHR Initial implementation TAM 2h

Sheehan et al [92], 2013 Medical imaging Clinical prediction rules and guidelines Exploration Sociotechnical framework

Shelley et al [93], 2018 Dental Electronic chart system and workflow Initial implementation Adaptation and modification framework by Stirman

Stablein et al [94], 2003 Prescription CPOE Exploration CPOE readiness assessment tool

van Engen-Verheul et al [95], 2016 Cardiology EHR and clinical decision support guidelines Installation Heuristic principles by Zhang et al [106]

Wilk et al [96], 2013 Asthma Prediction modeling Installation Task-based support architecture and organization-based multiagent system engineering method
Evaluation framework

Fuller et al [97], 2020 Discharge Dashboard Installation and initial implementation RE-AIMi framework

Melnick et al [98], 2022 Prescription Electronic order set in EHR Installation and initial implementation RE-AIM framework
Theory

Blandford et al [99], 2022 Ophthalmology screening and referral Telehealth and artificial intelligence Nontranslational effectiveness study Normalization process theory
Model and determinant framework

Afshar et al [100], 2023 Prescription Natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and alerts Initial implementation PDSA and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research
Model and evaluation framework

Jacobsohn et al [101], 2022 Falls screening tool Prediction modeling and alert in EHR Exploration and installation Process model by Jacobsohn et al [101] and RE-AIM framework

Mehanni et al [65], 2019 Prescription Electronic order set in the EHR Exploration, installation, and initial implementation PDSA cycles and World Health Organization’s Systems Thinking Framework
Evaluation framework and determinant framework

Paulsen et al [102], 2021 Nutrition Electronic report generated on a website portal Nontranslational effectiveness study RE-AIM framework with Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Vasudevan et al [66], 2020 Cancer digital case management system Clinical prediction rules and guidelines Full implementation Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research and RE-AIM framework
Theory and determinant framework

Fujimori et al [103], 2022 Cardiology emergency department prediction modeling Natural language processing algorithm in EHR Exploration and installation Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research

Hsiao and Chen [104], 2016 Not stated Clinical decision support guidelines Installation Active theory with extended TAM

aEHR: electronic health record.

bPDSA: Plan-Do-Study-Act.

cIHI: Institute for Healthcare Improvement.

dCPOE: computerized provider order entry.

eHAI-Tool: Healthcare-associated Infections Tool.

fTRIP: translating research into practice.

gTAM: technology acceptance model.

hTAM 2: technology acceptance model 2.

iRE-AIM: Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance.