Table 2.
BE-EHR Module Components
| Nudge | Description | BE principles* |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tailored advisory | Alert window describing appropriate treatment guidelines for older adults | Framing, social norming, suggesting alternatives, affirmation, emotional appeal, accountable justification |
| 2. Refill protocol | Alert window appearing in refills section describing appropriate treatment guidelines for older adults | Framing, social norming, suggesting alternatives, affirmation, emotional appeal, accountable justification |
| 3. Preference list | Automatic defaulting of medication list | Defaults |
| 4. Lab result | Alert window appearing in lab results section describing appropriate treatment guidelines for older adults | Framing, social norming, suggesting alternatives, emotional appeal |
| 5. Peer comparison | Email with comparison of individual, group, and system-wide performance | Social norming, competition |
| 6. Campaign | Animated email with information on CW guidelines | Gamification, competition |
*For definitions of these BE principles, please see ESM