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Effect of Methylprednisolone Prescribing Alert on Corticosteroid Orders
| Control Period | Post-alert Period | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total parenteral steroid orders | 970 | 1,154 | NS |
| Methylprednisolone orders (%) | 209 (21.5%) | 112 (9.7%) | < 0.0001 |
| Dexamethasone orders (%) | 702 (72.4%) | 937 (81.2%) | < 0.0001 |
| Hydrocortisone orders (%) | 59 (6.1%) | 105 (9.1%) | < 0.0001 |
NS = not significant.
